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.

A fascinating international study takes a look at what the average person does in a lifetime, broken down by days and percentages.
Irish scientists make an unexpected discovery about light by devising a new experiment. 
A first study of its kind finds that psilocybin-containing "magic" mushrooms can be effective in treating depression.
A recent study demonstrates significant benefits of teaching young students philosophy.
A new study finds that one of the world's most popular painkillers affects the ability to empathize with the suffering of others. 
A Canadian teen who discovered a lost Mayan city via satellite imagery is not backing down from the critics.
A new study identifies key dietary factors that lead to healthy microbes in your gut.