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 suggests that an old tuberculosis vaccine may reduce the severity of coronavirus cases.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought out the perception of selfishness among many.
The European Union agreed on a list of 15 countries that would be allowed to travel in its bloc. U.S. citizens were not on it.
Monuments are under attack in America. How far should we go in re-examining our history?
Researchers create a device to test a 50-year-old physics theory from the famed Roger Penrose.
Astronomers propose new estimate of Earth-like planets in the Milky Way galaxy.
A new study finds surprising evidence of the self-domestication of urban foxes.
A conspiracy theory that 90 percent of the world’s population will be killed off spreads widely on pandemic fears.
Researchers discover a massive ceremonial structure of the ancient Mayans using lasers.
Numerous U.S. Presidents invoked the Insurrection Act to to quell race and labor riots.
A strange weakness in the Earth’s protective magnetic field is growing and possibly splitting, shows data.
Astronomers spot periodic lights coming from near the black hole at the center of our galaxy.
A new study discovers the likelihood of extraterrestrial life in the universe.
A U.S. government intelligence agency develops cutting-edge tech to predict future events.
Researchers devise groundbreaking new methods to create and duplicate single-atom transistors for quantum computers.
A study by UK archaeologists finds that longbows caused horrific injuries similar to modern gunshot wounds.
New analysis of Apollo 17 sample reveals clues to the Moon’s violent history.
A critical thinking framework developed by psychologists can help teach mental skills necessary for our times.
Have we already found dark matter? It may be hiding in existing data, says a study.
A leading British space scientist thinks there is life under the ice sheets of Europa.
The Space Force will soon launch its X-37B spacecraft on a classified mission.
Astronomers release new data to challenge claims about the mysterious Planet Nine.
Gravitational wave researchers observe black holes of different sizes colliding for the first time.
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Olive oil leads to the discovery of a law that applies to atoms, superconductors, and even high energy physics.
Research shows how “aha moments” affect the brain and cause the evolution of creativity.
Some Americans are fearful of government control and awash in conspiracy theories.
New research proposes possible origins of the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua.
Groundbreaking new research suggests gamma-ray bursts are caused by a star’s collapsing magnetic field.
Researchers advise using emojis to improve communication under coronavirus isolation.
Researchers argue that most coronavirus infections around the world go undetected.