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Butterflies symbolize many of the elements of near-death experiences including growth, rebirth, and transformation

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Are pets seen in near-death experiences? Let's look at pets and near-death experiences and find the answer.

IANDS Q&A: Are Pets Seen in Near-Death Experiences?

Posted on: June 24, 2025 Last updated on: June 24, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Are pets seen in near-death experiences? Is seeing pets in near-death experiences common? Let’s explore this fascinating question in our latest IANDS Q&A.
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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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Is an NDE the same as dying? Let's explore this common question in our latest IANDS Q&A.

IANDS Q&A: Is an NDE the Same as Dying? What You Need to Know

Posted on: June 18, 2025 Last updated on: June 18, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Is an NDE the same as dying? Let’s take a look at near-death experiences and try to better understand how and why having an NDE doesn’t necessarily mean death.
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Do near-death experiences prove the afterlife exists?

IANDS Q&A: Are NDEs Really Proof of the Afterlife?

Posted on: June 4, 2025 Last updated on: June 5, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Near-death experiences are incredibly vivid and profound. But do NDEs offer any scientific proof of the afterlife? How might we interpret them?
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Out of body experiences are common elements of NDEs

IANDS Q&A: The Most Common, Important Elements of NDEs?

Posted on: May 6, 2025 Last updated on: May 6, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
What are the most common elements of a near-death experience, or NDE? In this IANDS Q&A we take a brief look at the common characteristics of NDEs.
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What happens during a near-death experience

IANDS Q&A: What Happens During a Near-Death Experience?

Posted on: April 22, 2025 Last updated on: April 29, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
What happens during a near-death experience? What do people witness, and what’s happening to the body? This Q&A entry discusses both questions in detail.
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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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Nurses and other healthcare providers can earn 21 continuing education contact hours through IANDS

CE Contact Hours: Nurses Can Now Secure Credit with IANDS

Posted on: March 12, 2025 Last updated on: March 19, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Nurses and other healthcare providers can earn 21 CE contact hours while learning about near-death experiences (NDEs) with IANDS.
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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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