Michael Pravica talks about how consciousness can transcend the physical realm.

On an episode of the popular podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, British actor Idris Elba and the host (the former star of Parks and Recreation) are bonding over the aches and pains that arise in your 50s. Elba mentions that he's a big fan of grounding as a way to reduce inflammation and stiffness. He notes that a lot of people are skeptical of the wellness ritual, "but it works."

Astrophysics professor and Afternoon Shift fan favorite, Mike Pravica, drops by The Afternoon Shift to chat all things space and our weird and wonderful universe.

Up to now, humans have only been able to observe four dimensions in the universe – height, length, width and time. But beyond these dimensions, collectively known as 'spacetime', there may be more that we cannot perceive – including the fabled fifth dimension.

Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are being closely monitored by flight surgeons after spending nine months in space.

The explosion of SpaceX's rocket Thursday night has sparked fears that NASA's stranded astronauts could be stuck in space for even longer, or worse. SpaceX has been tasked with finally bringing Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore home from the International Space Station (ISS) later this month.

Join us this Sunday at 8.00pm UK time for an exhilarating episode of The Amish Inquisition! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Physics Professor Michael Pravica as our special guest. Michael has taken the world by storm with his groundbreaking insights, following a feature in Popular Mechanics that delves deep into the enigmas of consciousness and hyperdimensionality.

It’s hard not to love the idea of escaping frigid weather and heading somewhere warm, maybe even tropical. That’s the stuff daydreams are made of. But the idea of flying in that weather? That’s less appealing—and maybe even concerning if you’re flying out in a snowstorm or subzero temperatures. Aside from stressing about delays and even cancellations, you might also be worried about flight safety and wonder, What temperature is too cold for planes to fly?