"If the effect is real, it will have a big impact on cosmology and spacecraft navigation," said Dr Laing, of the Aerospace Corporation of California.
Looks like another round of Trolling for Dollars.
Bingo! This is undoubtedly related to global warming/cooling (take your pick), Enron, and Campaign Finance Reform.
Whatever, it'll require at least 20 billion in gummit grants to study.
AND CAN WE AFFORD TO WAIT?
That has to be the most cogent reply on this thread!