Do you really know? What happens to our bodies when we die?
Nov 12, 2025
Explore the fascinating moment of death captured in a 2016 MRI scan, revealing brain activity at that critical time. Discover how our bodies gradually shut down, from slowed heartbeats to the final gasps of breath. Learn about rigor mortis and how some cells, like sperm, can remain alive longer than expected. Delve into the eerie yet intriguing aspects of decomposition and the deceptive signs of growth. Uncover the mysteries of what truly happens to us physically when we pass away.
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Unprecedented MRI Of A Dying Brain
- Researchers in Vancouver recorded an 87-year-old man's brain activity as he died during an MRI scan.
- This was the first-ever recording of human brain activity at the moment of death and raised new questions about dying experiences.
Gamma Waves Spike At Cardiac Arrest
- Doctors observed a spike in gamma waves linked to memory and concentration right after cardiac arrest.
- This suggests dying brains might briefly replay memories, although we can't say for sure.
Death Is A Gradual Shutdown
- Natural death unfolds over time and begins before complete shutdown, with vital functions slowing first.
- Heartbeat and breathing slow, causing temperature drop, skin colour loss, and changing consciousness including hallucinations.