Michael Guillen, PhD

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President — Spectacular Science Productions Inc.

A three-time Emmy Award winner, best-selling author, and former Harvard University instructor, Dr. Michael Guillen is known and loved by millions as the ABC News Science Editor, a post he filled for fourteen years (1988-2002). In that capacity, he appeared regularly on Good Morning America, 20/20, Nightline and World News Tonight. He is host of “Where Did It Come From?,” a popular, weekly, one-hour primetime series for The History Channel that debuted in Fall 2006. A native of East Los Angeles, Dr. Guillen earned his B.S. from UCLA and his Ph.D. in physics, mathematics and astronomy from Cornell University. For eight years thereafter, he distinguished himself as an award-winning physics instructor at Harvard University. He has received Honorary Doctorates from the University of Maryland and Pepperdine University. A coveted public speaker, he is a member of the National Association of Science Writers and, in 2000, was elected to the renowned Explorers Club, a century-old professional society. Dr. Michael Guillen is president of Spectacular Science Productions Inc., and Filmanthropy Media Incorporated, as well as chairman and president of Philanthropy Project. He lives in Nashville with his wife, son, horse Jim Dandy, donkeys Violet and Seymour and sheep Sir Barton and Lady Guinevere.

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Dream vs Destiny

Hey there fellow traveler - This episode is excerpted from a speech I delivered at Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, CA. If you h...

Featured on: Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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The End of Life as We Know It: Ominous News from the Frontiers of Science

In all aspects of life, humans are crossing lines of no return. Modern science is leading us into vast uncharted territory—far beyond the invention...

Featured on: Monday, November 25, 2019

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October 30, 2026

Penna Dexter

Close The Borders

President Trump and Vice President Vance have wise advice for France and other European countries that are seeing rioting, anarchy and destruction in their streets. “CLOSE THE BORDERS.”

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October 30, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Halloween

Tomorrow is October 31st. Most people know it as “Halloween” but it also has long been known as The Festival of the Dead.

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October 29, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Alchemy and Currency

Many years ago, a presenter at an international conference compared the printing of currency to alchemy. Centuries ago, alchemists tried to turn cheap “base” metals into gold. The idea goes all the wa...

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