A study of fifty near-death experiencers produced 108 drawings that cluster into four geometric shapes, Science et vie reports. The pictures show repeated circles, lines, triangles and squares. Participants 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.

Many describers mention moving through a tunnel or viewing a landscape. Scientists say the drawings could help map common visions. This paper does not claim proof of an afterlife. It only records what people saw.

Canadian readers might ask what it means personally. Health workers often hear these stories from patients. The results come from a limited sample. More work is needed.