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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.
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A study finds the link between biological clocks and poor performance at school and work.
Researchers study whether bearded men have advantages in fighting.
The non-lethal weapons lab of the military unveils a futuristic weapon that can create speech and heat out of thin air dozens of miles away.
Scientists find a groundbreaking application of the supermaterial graphene.
The 2018 World Happiness Index reveals some surprises and explains why the world's richest country is not one of its happiest.
New research predicts the existence of completely different kind of stars.
A classic essay defines different ways to disagree, from the worst to the best, with lessons that ring true in our divisive times.
Now might just be the best time in history to be a geek or a nerd. How have the definitions and connotations changed over time?
So-called 'positive stress' has been growing in popularity among Silicon Valley workers.
Researchers use a cutting-edge technique to restore activity to the fragile X syndrome gene.
Is there a connection between mental health and gun violence? Here's what the experts think and the stats show.
Microsoft researchers work to create a digital "alter ego" that will know everything about you and make you much smarter.
A new study looks at how teens construct their online identities.
President Trump wants to end "chain migration". Is a merit-based system better?
Why civilians do not need to own guns like the AR-15.
Hitler and other Nazis were fond of a strange theory that the world was made of ice.
Why are the prices of cryptocurrencies so volatile? Are initial coin offerings (ICOs) worth your investment? Bitcoin and other digital currencies created an entirely new market with its own rules.
A first-ever study looks at how sibling bullying leads to the development of psychotic disorders later in life.
Inventor Nikola Tesla's work at Niagara Falls may be his most direct and lasting contribution to our lives.
Studies indicate that most guns are owned by a small amount of Americans, while the majority's views on gun control issues are ignored by lawmakers.