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.

As horrific as the Orlando Massacre was, we must not forget the Wounded Knee Massacre, the single worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
A number of scientific studies find the traits shared by intelligent people.
A report by a team of scientists highlights the dangers of "gene drive" technology that can eliminate unwanted species.
New studies shed light on a species of half-size humans who lived in Indonesia 700,000 years ago.
Norway, Europe's largest petroleum producer, makes an unprecedented commitment to green energy.
Yale researchers create a groundbreaking device that utilizes two key concepts in quantum physics.
Technically, the knife's metal had extraterrestrial origins.