[MichaelP]

That's not the first time a scientist has come up with an idea that doesn't fit within the Scientific Community, but has later been proved correct. Revenge is sweet when taken in slow bites!

Mike

[allmendream]

Neither will it be the last time.

This followed a well worn script for revolutionary scientific ideas.

A lone researcher/scientist comes up with a novel explanation at odds with what is commonly accepted among scientists.

The “old guard” ridicule him and refuse to take his ideas seriously.

The researcher comes up with better and better evidence until almost all his critics become convinced.

New discoveries and applications based upon the principle uncovered are made.

All but a few old hold outs are convinced - and science moves on without them - because they are no longer making great discoveries and applications.