Paul Ratner

Paul Ratner

Contributing Writer

Paul is a writer, filmmaker, and educator. He has written for years for Big Think and other outlets on transformative scientific research, history, and current events. His award-winning films like the true-life adventure "Moses on the Mesa" and the science documentary "The Caveman of Atomic City" have played at film festivals around the world. Paul also organizes numerous unique educational events, renowned film festivals, and competitions for thousands of people. He has degrees from Cornell University (BA) and Chapman University (MFA). You can follow Paul's work at paulratnerimagines.com, on Instagram, and Facebook.

North Korea announces a new on-demand video service for its citizens.
Authorities in France and Scotland are taking very different approaches to Islamic dress in their societies.
NASA will be putting most of the research it funds online for free in policy of open access to science.
Neil deGrasse Tyson reveals his political and religious views in an amusing fight with a conservative radio host.
NASA tests the engine for the most powerful rocket ever built, designed for deep-space missions. 
A new study highlights the extent of the drug overdose epidemic in the United States.
Researchers announce a potential breakthrough in using nanotechnology to fight cancer.