Indigenous physicist has overcome trauma, poverty, racism and mental illness in his journey to understand the universe. Perimeter officials say he has a unique intelligence and they look forward to working with him.

Percy Paul hacks away at a laptop computer [in a] downtown apartment, a masters degree in physics duct-taped to the wall. He is completely immersed in quantum mechanics and black holes. Hours, even days, can pass without Paul realizing the need to cook, wash his clothes, talk to other human beings or even get some fresh air.  Read the rest of this article at The Edmonton Journal…  Image by Gord Waldner