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. Subjects often said they floated in a glowing 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 moving through a tunnel or observing a landscape. Experts say the artwork may outline shared visions. The study does not prove an afterlife. It only records what people saw.

Canadian readers might ask what it means personally. Health workers frequently hear these accounts from patients. The data come from a small group. More work is needed.