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Near-death experiences: Here's what researchers have found

Nbcwashington · · 646 words · By Shawn Yancy; Patricia Fantis
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What to know about Near-death experiences: Here's what researchers have found

Researchers now believe one in 20 people will have a near-death experience.

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What happened

Researchers now believe one in 20 people will have a near-death experience.

Why it matters

A professor who has spent the past 50 years studying the phenomenon says people typically describe similar experiences.

Common ground

Joan Fowler, 63, says she had a near-death experience almost 35 years ago.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A network of thousands of people who have had near-death experiences have shared their stories online for future research.”
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Evidence confirms the existence of a comprehensive online collection and resource center for NDE accounts, including a huge collection of stories, a newsletter, and a message board for support and research purposes.
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web search NEUTRAL — A comprehensive collection of information and resources about the Near-Death Experience. Includes a well organized index, a huge collection of NDE accounts, a newsletter, message board and support.
https://near-death.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Taylor had a shared near-death experience with his girlfriend and her son. During his shared NDE experience the three of them went to the light together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WziUuCIR8E
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web search NEUTRAL — The near-death experience (NDE) may have played some role in this awakening; NDE accounts have been dismantling the rusty box. Specifically, people who have met Jesus in death offer updated news about…
https://whitecrowbooks.com/excerpt/jesus_and_the_near-death_…
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Claim 2: “Researchers now believe one in 20 people will have a near-death experience.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists entirely of dictionary definitions for the word 'approximately' and contains no factual data regarding the prevalence of near-death experiences in the population.
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 24, 2026 · The meaning of APPROXIMATELY is in an approximate manner —used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation. How to use approximately in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approximately
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web search NEUTRAL — APPROXIMATELY definition: 1. close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time: 2. close to a…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/approxim…
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web search NEUTRAL — Define approximately. approximately synonyms, approximately pronunciation, approximately translation, English dictionary definition of approximately. adj. 1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate t…
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/approximately
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Claim 3: “According to a new study, for people who go into cardiac arrest, near-death experiences are more common, with nearly 40% reporting vivid recollections of their brush with death.”
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Two independent web sources explicitly state that nearly 40% of people who go into cardiac arrest report vivid recollections or near-death experiences, specifically referencing a study from November 7, 2023.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jerome Dillon (born July 16, 1969) is an American musician, best known for his tenure as the drummer and occasional guitarist of the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails from 1999 to 2005.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nearly Human is the twelfth studio album by American musician Todd Rundgren, released on May 18, 1989, by Warner Bros. Records. It was his first release in four years, although he had been active as a…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Proximity may refer to: Distance, a numerical description of how far apart objects are Proxemics, the study of human spatial requirements and the effects of population density Proximity (2000 film), …
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Claim 4: “Dr. Bruce Greyson is a professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at the University of Virginia.”
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Multiple independent sources, including a professional biography and a specialized encyclopedia, confirm that Dr. Bruce Greyson is a Professor (Emeritus) of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Near-death studies is a field of research that studies the near-death experience (NDE). The field was originally associated with a distinct group of North American researchers that followed up on the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-death_studies
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Satwant Pasricha was the head of Department of Clinical Psychology at NIMHANS, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences at Bangalore. She also worked for a time at the University of Virgi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satwant_Pasricha
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Virginia Cavaliers football team represents the University of Virginia (UVA) in the sport of American football. Established in 1887, Virginia plays its home games at Scott Stadium, capacity 61,500…
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Claim 5: “He has spent the past 50 years of his career studying the phenomenon.”
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While the evidence confirms Dr. Greyson is a leading researcher in NDEs and has held faculty positions at several universities, none of the provided sources explicitly state that he has spent '50 years' studying the phenomenon. The duration of his career is not specified in the provided text.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dirty Dancing is a 2017 American television film directed by Wayne Blair and written by Jessica Sharzer. It is a made-for-TV musical remake of the 1987 film of the same name, and serves as the third i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Dancing_(2017_film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Greyson (born March 13, 1960) is a Canadian director, writer, video artist, producer, and political activist, whose work frequently deals with queer characters and themes. He was part of a loosel…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Near-death studies is a field of research that studies the near-death experience (NDE). The field was originally associated with a distinct group of North American researchers that followed up on the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-death_studies
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