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IANDS Glossary: What Are Veridical Perceptions? Are They Important?

Veridical perceptions are explained in our new iands glossary

What are veridical perceptions and what role do they play in understanding near-death experiences? This IANDS Glossary entry aims to answer both questions.

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 18, 2025
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IANDS Q&A: What is Past-Life Memory? What This Fascinating Research Tells Us

The fabled corsair fighter plane plays a central role in one famous story regarding past-life memory

Is past-life memory real? Explore the science and stories behind past-life memories, including the famous James Leininger case, in our latest IANDS Q&A.

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 16, 2025
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IANDS Q&A: Are NDEs Proof of Loved Ones Communicating After Death?

The idea of loved ones communicating after death gives us a solace. But what does science say about the subject?

The concept of loved ones communicating after death with us is a fascinating one. But what can polls and science tell us about the phenomena?

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 9, 2025
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Suffering Into Gold: Stunning New Film to Show at Conference

The award winning documentary suffering into gold will have a special viewing at iands conference 2025

The new documentary short film 'Suffering Into Gold' will have a special showing at IANDS Conference 2025, followed by an informative panel discussion.

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 8, 2025
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Out-of-Body Experience: How to Define Them in the IANDS Glossary

What is an out-of-body experience and what causes them? Let's explore this phenomenon in the iands glossary!

What is an out-of-body experience and how are they defined? Let's take a closer look at 'OBEs' in this, the latest addition to our IANDS Glossary.

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 7, 2025
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IANDS Q&A: Did George Washington Really Have an NDE?

Did george washington have an nde in the story of the vision of valley forge? And is this story actually true?

Did George Washington have a near-death experience in the folklore tale of the Vision of Valley Forge? This special July 4th edition of IANDS Q&A takes a look!

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 4, 2025
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Terminal Lucidity: Learn More in the New IANDS Glossary!

Our first ever iands glossary entry discusses terminal lucidity, where terminally ill patients witness a burst of clarity and physical ability prior to death

Terminal lucidity is a phenomenon where people experience a sudden spike in mental clarity, and sometimes physical ability, shortly before they die. Learn more in this IANDS glossary entry!

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 2, 2025
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Vital Signs: Have You Seen our New and Improved Quarterly Yet?

Vital signs magazine has undergone a major facelift for 2025 and you can see the new issue here

The IANDS quarterly magazine 'Vital Signs' has undergone a major facelift for 2025. Check out the new issue and see the renovations here!

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 1, 2025
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Is Telepathy Real? New Research to be Discussed at IANDS Conference

Is telepathy real or not? One fascinating panel at iands conference 2025 aims to explore this extraordinary topic.

Is telepathy real? Has science explored this subject with enough depth or objectivity? Join us at IANDS Conference 2025 for an expert panel on the subject.

  • Matt Terzi
  • June 26, 2025
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