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

Some describers mention moving through a tunnel or seeing a landscape. Scientists say the artwork may outline shared visions. The report does not prove an afterlife. It only records what people saw.

Readers in Canada often ask about personal meaning. Medical staff often hear these stories from patients. The data come from a limited sample. More work is needed.