Near-death experiences happen to people from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds—yet many describe strikingly similar encounters.
Tunnels of light. A sense of peace. Leaving the body. Seeing loved ones who have passed.
Science has proposed several possible explanations, including changes in brain activity and euphoric visions during extreme physical stress. But do those theories explain every account—or is something more happening?
In this clip, we explore the shared patterns behind near-death experiences and the mystery science still hasn’t fully settled.