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.
Four-year research concludes there’s a new organ inside the body, creating a new field of science.
Author and robot expert Dr. David Levy explains how marriage with robots will come in the next several decades as technological and societal transformations take place.
The environmental legacy of this generally disgraced President is second to none.
Scientists create a portable device that can detect 17 diseases, including 8 different cancers, straight from a person’s breath.
Cheetahs and giraffes have been placed on the conservation “red list” due to collapsing populations.
The United States and Russia are longtime geopolitical adversaries looking for a new way forward.
Researchers find more evidence of the link between social media use by young adults and depression.
CERN researchers make a major step in understanding antimatter by trapping antihydrogen atoms and controlling them with lasers.
Physicist Erik Verlinde’s theory successfully predicts the distribution of gravity around 33,000+ galaxies without relying on unobserved “dark matter”.
The work of Kremlin-approved philosopher Alexander Dugin provides key insights on the longterm strategy behind Russian hacks of the American elections.
Hans Rosling was a physician and statistics superstar who advised world leaders and tech tycoons.
Elon Musk shared his thoughts on the future of jobs and the government’s role in a rapidly changing society.
An ancient philosophy is becoming popular again thanks to author Ryan Holiday.
A 99-million-year-old dinosaur tail with feathers was examined in a new study by an international team of researchers.
Surveys reveal the least religious, most atheistic population centers in the world.
A Harvard University study of women finds a link between optimism and risks of dying from a number of diseases.
Researchers find the most common superstitions in the United States, breaking them down by gender, age and part of the country.
Scientists propose an unexpected location for extraterrestrial life.
Harvard University offers a free course on Buddhist scriptures.
Studies: One Dose of “Psilocybin” from Magic Mushrooms Relieves Depression in 80% of Cancer Patients
New studies from NYU and John Hopkins University show the effectiveness of psilocybin in treating depression and anxiety of cancer patients.
Jon Stewart shares his thoughts on many issues during a recent talk with the New York Times.
Researchers scan the brains of people having strong spiritual experiences.
As president, Donald Trump is uniquely positioned to bring America back to the Moon.
A federal district court blocks new overtime pay rules, setting up a protracted legal battle.
A theoretical physicist proposes a new way to think about gravity and dark matter.
A new site offers a way to delete most of your Internet accounts in one go.
A recent study sheds light on why we get “food coma” and what foods to avoid.
A study of close to 20,000 men provides some stark conclusions on the relationship between male sexism and mental health.
New research shows how studying music helps the brain create new connections.
