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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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Economist Joseph Stiglitz explains why surging cryptocurrency bitcoin should be banned.
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Researchers discover the cause of mystery earthquakes in Texas.
NYU scientists teach an artificial intelligence program to win at "Battleship" by asking questions.
The most influential contemporary scientists and their accomplishments.
Berkeley scientists develop a technology that uses smartphones to help treat an infectious illness.
An Irish Catholic priest thinks we should stop using the word "Christmas" and replace it with another word.
Physicists propose a new kind of space structure that can allow information to escape from black holes.
Caltech engineers create a stable ring of plasma in the air, a feat thought impossible.
An MIT study finds that even toddlers can learn the value of hard work and perseverance.
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