Afterlife Science

Where science meets the unexplained

Exploring consciousness, extraordinary human experiences and the questions science is still working to understand.

For many years I have been fascinated by the growing scientific investigation of consciousness, precognition, mediumship, near-death experiences and other extraordinary human experiences.

This page brings together some of the researchers, conversations and organisations that have shaped my own exploration of the relationship between science, consciousness and spirituality.

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Institute of Noetic Sciences

Exploring consciousness through scientific research

The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) has spent more than five decades investigating consciousness and extraordinary human experiences through scientific research.

Theresa has developed a longstanding relationship with IONS and its researchers, interviewing members of its science team and contributing to conversations exploring consciousness, precognition and human potential.

IONS has also created a dedicated collection of resources especially for Theresa Cheung readers.

Conversations & research

Meet some of the researchers

Over the years Theresa has spoken with researchers investigating some of the most intriguing questions surrounding consciousness and extraordinary human experience.

Portrait of Dr Julie Beischel

Dr Julie Beischel

Co-founder and Director of Research at the Windbridge Research Center, Dr Julie Beischel has spent many years applying scientific research methods to questions surrounding mediumship and consciousness.

From the archive · 2016

Investigating Mediums

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Portrait of Dr Callum E. Cooper

Dr Callum E. Cooper

Dr Callum E. Cooper is Associate Professor in Psychology & Thanatology at the University of Northampton. His research includes anomalous experiences, parapsychology, death and bereavement and reported after-death communications.

From the archive · 2016

Meet the Parapsychologist

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Portrait of Dr Julia Mossbridge

Dr Julia Mossbridge

Dr Julia Mossbridge is a cognitive neuroscientist, author and researcher whose work explores time, consciousness and human potential. Together with Theresa, she co-authored The Premonition Code: The Science of Precognition, How Sensing the Future Can Change Your Life.

From the archive · 2016

Seeing the Future

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More conversations about consciousness

Theresa continues to explore dreams, consciousness, intuition and extraordinary human experiences through her books, podcasts and conversations with researchers around the world.