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 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 moving through 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.

Readers in Canada often ask about personal meaning. Medical staff often hear these stories from patients. The results come from a modest set. More work is needed.