A research project of fifty near-death experiencers produced 108 drawings that cluster into four geometric shapes, Science et vie reports. The sketches show repeated circles, lines, triangles and squares. Experiencers often said they floated in bright light, La Croix notes. Vietnam.vn reports a link between pattern and shade. The findings were published on November 8, 2026.
Some describers mention going down a tunnel or seeing a landscape. Researchers say the sketches might trace typical visions. The study does not confirm life after death. It only records what people saw.
People in Canada may wonder about personal meaning. Medical staff often hear these stories from patients. The results come from a small group. More work is needed.