release ago burst of energy, late 2012, 2013, that's when we're going to get the bankrupt of a gigantic solar cycle. this means the power stages may be affected, maybe our satellites. remember, we're young in the space age and every 11 years we hit this peak of a solar cycle. bill: but right now, is this considered a big deal? >> it's a warmer exercise. we're going to see a lot more temper tantrums coming from the sun into 2012, 2013. bill: but as far as this solar flares go, the blackberries work and cell phones work, it's a mere glancing blow. >> we have to be careful, we have the international space station out there, space satellite communications. there could be some disruption of our communications and our astronauts have to take precautions. >> every 11 years we're coming into this cycle, which means we'll see you more often. now put it on the screen and tell us, what is this, michio? >> well, look, every scientist's dream is to find evidence of a face on mars a