Awareness itself may predate our universe.

Imagine homing in on the source of your consciousness like an airport metal detector finds the keys stashed in your pocket.

Have you found that allergies worsen during extreme weather? It can be due to thunderstorm asthma, also known as thunder fever, when a thunderstorm puts huge amounts of pollen into the air. What causes thunderstorm pollen strikes, and what should homeowners do to stay safe?

As four astronauts head toward the Moon in a module about the size of a small bedroom, Professor Mike Pravica joins us to break down the science behind NASA’s Artemis II mission. From what the crew will experience to the technology making it possible, we take a closer look at this next step in returning humans to the Moon.

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.