A research project 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 white light, La Croix notes. Vietnam.vn reports a link between the shapes and colors. The findings were published on November 8, 2026.

Some describers mention going down a tunnel or observing a landscape. Experts say the artwork may outline shared visions. The report does not prove an afterlife. It only records what people saw.

Readers in Canada may wonder about personal meaning. Medical staff regularly hear these tales from patients. The data come from a limited sample. More work is needed.