An investigation 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. Participants often said they floated in a glowing light, La Croix notes. Vietnam.vn reports a link between forms and hues. The findings were published on November 8, 2026.

Many describers mention passing through a tunnel or seeing a landscape. Researchers say the artwork may outline shared visions. The study does not prove an afterlife. It only records what people saw.

People in Canada often ask about personal meaning. Health workers regularly hear these tales from patients. The information come from a limited sample. More work is needed.