Science is also the only institution that rewards heretics that overturn the accepted facts.

the thing is, science uses facts- anyone making ridiculous claims has to face questioning by their peers- I made mild claims that some did not agree with and I was GRILLED on my work...

I could prove I was right so the attacks were fun...

Some try to equate science with religion, that is a false comparison... scientists devote their lives to discovering something new- if it contradicts established beliefs then it may mean they have done something great...

I remember the nights I spent trying to make my experiment work- I sacrificed a lot to make it work- I really took the challenge personally. I now have a larger view, I really look at what a potential job will do for humanity... I could make much more money doing boring things- I really love my job...