A study of fifty near-death experiencers produced 108 drawings that cluster into four geometric shapes, Science et vie reports. The images show repeated circles, lines, triangles and squares. Experiencers often said they floated in bright light, La Croix notes. Vietnam.vn reports a link between the shapes and colors. The findings were published on November 8, 2026.
Several experiencers mention going down a tunnel or observing a landscape. Researchers say the sketches might trace typical visions. The report does not claim proof of an afterlife. It only records what people saw.
People in Canada often ask about personal meaning. Doctors frequently hear these accounts from patients. The data come from a small group. More work is needed.