We're destroying the universe!

I have found an example of what happens when scientists are allowed to build a proverbial house of cards. They end up with amazing theories that, when taken to an extreme, produces stupidity. Now let me just begin by saying that I am not a scientist, and that while I am definitely of above average intelligence, I usually leave science to smarter people than me. But at this point, I must point out an error in logic that even a kindergartner could spot. According to recent findings from two respected scientists, we are destroying the universe simply by looking at it (here is a link to a page where you can download the PDF, but I must warn you that 99% of people will be completely confused by it). Well, not destroying it exactly, but shortening it lifespan. So let me get this straight, an insignificant species, on an insignificant planet, orbiting an insignificant star, is capable of destroying everything that has ever existed, and ever will exist, simply by looking at it. Huh? This is like global warming all over again. To put it bluntly, we're not that important. First, how can we possibly affect anything simply by staring at it? This idea doesn't even pass the laugh test. Secondly, even if we could destroy the universe by looking at it, wouldn't we have figured it out by now? After all, humans have been stargazing for millennia. Seriously, this "science" has gotten out of hand. Someone needs to stop these people before they start influencing government policies. Oops, too late, Al Gore already has.