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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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Ukrainian military shows off a new robot that can see action against Russian-backed forces next year.
A Clinton Global Initiative event at Northeastern University highlights the work of its alums.
Researchers find that different types of meditation alter the brain differently.
New studies shed light on how Neanderthal DNA is affecting the appearance and behavior of modern humans.
A new study shows how feelings of empathy can be potentially harmful to your health.
A study finds how hits from giant meteorites during Earth's early days impacted plate tectonics and the planet's magnetic field.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announces plans for a new rocket that would completely revamp the current fleet.
While Saudi Arabia allowed women to drive, many major restrictions remain on their rights.
The psychedelic drug LSD is still popular. But how dangerous is it?
A major Silicon Valley company is funding a trial of Universal Basic Income in the U.S.
A new study discovers how political party affiliation affects people's beliefs in conspiracy theories.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent remarks about the future with artificial intelligence prompted alarm from Elon Musk.
A new study shows the effectiveness of medical marijuana in preventing the abuse of prescription drugs.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic says that letting dogs in the bedroom may not disrupt sleep quality.
A new study finds cause for concern over what tattoo ink is doing to the body.
A new psychology study finds that Christians and atheists behave differently to members of their own groups.
The strategy of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) that kept the world safe for over 50 years may no longer matter in the modern world.
Scientists discover that humans are still evolving, with natural selection weeding out certain diseases.
Scientists in Japan have discovered why yawning is so contagious.
Researchers for the U.S. military are studying salamanders and other animals to discover how they can regrow lost body parts.