Troy Shall conquer

In this era of “big science,” there are still individuals who do thoughtful, original research. They are unencumbered by official scientific credentials, academic bureaucracies, or government funding. Troy Hurtubise is a fine example of the breed. He works in the face of heavy skepticism, and with the prospect of humiliation by grizzly bears. …

So begins this week’s Improbable Research column in The Guardian. Read it here.