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Scientists seldom make leaps of the imagination. Most, in fact, never have a truly original idea. Instead, they snuffle their way through masses of data and hypotheses (the latter are educated guesses to be tested), sometimes excited but most of the time tranquil and easily distracted by corridor gossip and other entertainments.
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And neither do authors, artists, musicians, carpenters, architects, and prostitutes.
A good idea is so obvious when presented that one wonders why nobody had ever thought it up before. A bestselling novel, or a hit song for example, is one which has to relate to all but unique as well. Such is the benchmark of a creativity. Don't dump Matisse in the Manure.