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.

NASA tests the engine for the most powerful rocket ever built, designed for deep-space missions. 
A new study highlights the extent of the drug overdose epidemic in the United States.
Researchers announce a potential breakthrough in using nanotechnology to fight cancer.
A new study sheds light on the evolutionary connection between fish fins and human fingers.
Scientists are concerned that the results of studies using mice may be affected by gut bacteria.
Professor Patrick McGovern, a world authority on ancient alcoholic beverages, describes how alcohol had a profound effect on early societies.
University of California, Irvine physicists may have discovered a new fundamental force of nature.