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

Vital Signs: Have You Seen our New and Improved Quarterly Yet?

Posted on: July 1, 2025 Last updated on: July 2, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
The IANDS quarterly magazine ‘Vital Signs’ has undergone a major facelift for 2025. Check out the new issue and see the renovations here!
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The Chrysalis Campaign is an ambitious project to bring the field of near-death studies into the mainstream.

Chrysalis Campaign: Ushering In a New Chapter for Near-Death Studies

Posted on: June 24, 2025 Last updated on: June 23, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
The Chrysalis Campaign aims to help IANDS spread knowledge about near-death experiences in exciting new ways. Learn how you can contribute to the cause here!
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IANDS Conference 2025 is taking place in Oak Brook Illinois a short drive from downtown Chicago

IANDS Conference 2025: How to Register Now

Posted on: June 17, 2025 Last updated on: June 20, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
It’s official: Registration for IANDS Conference 2025 is now open! Join us in Oak Brook, Illinois to celebrate 50 years of near-death studies!
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IANDS has earned a Guidestar platinum transparency seal for 2025

IANDS Earns New Candid Guidestar Platinum Transparency Seal

Posted on: May 20, 2025 Last updated on: May 21, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
IANDS is proud to announce we’ve earned the Guidestar Platinum Transparency seal—the highest level of recognition for nonprofit accountability.
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Registration for the IANDS 2025 Spring Symposium opens on April 1st

2025 IANDS Spring Symposium: What You Need to Know

Posted on: March 20, 2025 Last updated on: March 27, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
The 2025 IANDS Spring Symposium explores healing, spirituality, and clinical care through the lens of near-death experiences. Join us online April 26th.
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The Self Does Not Die Wins SMN Book Prize

‘The Self Does Not Die’ Wins Stunning New Award

Posted on: March 19, 2025 Last updated on: March 19, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
‘The Self Does Not Die’ earns top honors from the Scientific and Medical Network, joining a legacy of award-winning near-death research.
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Check out the new Virtual NDE video from IANDS

‘Virtual NDE’: Spectacular New IANDS Video Simulates NDEs

Posted on: March 11, 2025 Last updated on: April 29, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
 A new VR experience crafted in collaboration with IANDS offers an innovative perspective on near-death experiences.
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We created a list of fascinating NDE documentaries you may want to watch

NDE Documentaries: See Our List of These Fascinating Films

Posted on: February 20, 2025 Last updated on: February 20, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
IANDS has cultivated a list of NDE documentaries, series, and dramatic feature films for your next big movie binge. Find the link to this list here!
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IANDS has a brand new website for 2025 powered by WordPress

Welcome to the New and Improved IANDS.org!

Posted on: February 19, 2025 Last updated on: February 19, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
The IANDS website has been significantly overhauled in 2025, and we’re excited to use this powerful tool to help spread NDE support, education, and research!
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Our mission is to advance global understanding of near-death experiences and related phenomena through research, education, and supportive communities and resources.

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