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 new study explains why and how people choose to avoid information and when that strategy could be beneficial.
America's most popular conspiracy theories and the science behind them.
A new study from Johns Hopkins University supports making birth control pills available without a prescription.
A Swiss scientist identifies the top predator in the world in a new study.
Albert Einstein shared his thoughts on the meaning of life and his own spiritual views.
A patient's brain showed activity for nearly 10 minutes after death, baffling doctors and prompting the need for further research.
Harvard scientists propose how mysterious Fast Radio Bursts from outer space could actually be powering the spacecrafts of an advanced alien civilization.