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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 paper argues that the younger generation is no better at technology and multitasking than older people.
A new study finds that talking to yourself in the third person may help deal with stress.
New research by Professor Dan Graur shows that only a quarter of the human genome is functional.
Historian Alfred McCoy explains why American power is coming to an end and lays out his vision for the new global order.
Northwestern University researchers discover the unexpected origins of half the atoms in our bodies.
Elon Musk issues a stark warning at the National Governor's Association meeting.
Researchers succeed in an 80-year-old quest to find the elusive "angel particle".
Creators of the mega-hit tv show "Game of Thrones" face growing controversy over their next show.
Superfast hyperloop travel gets closer to reality as Elon Musk receives "verbal" government approval for a route linking NYC and Washington.
Scientists discover a counterintuitive property of quantum particles called "backflow".
A new report highlights the increasing violence faced by environmental activists around the world.
NASA is close to testing its next-generation nuclear fission reactors that would power a Mars colony and propel space exploration.
Chinese scientists accomplish the feat of teleporting a photon to a satellite hundreds of miles above Earth.
It illustrates the dangers of rip currents.
Many people were upset when NPR tweeted out the Declaration of Independence.
A new study challenges what we understand about the workings of time.
Scientists solve the mystery of why 2000-year-old Roman concrete still stands strong.
An interactive periodic table with pictures makes it easy to see how each element is used.
A new study looks at how to make a successful smile.
A pioneering study provides a detailed look at how the U.S. economy will suffer from climate change.