"Unveiling the Global Phenomenon: The Enigmatic Fairy Circles Revealed in New Atlas"
Spanish researchers have discovered dozens of fairy circles, circular patches of barren land encircled by vegetation, in arid areas across the globe. Using an artificial intelligence system, the researchers created the first global atlas of fairy circles and found them in 265 sites across 15 countries on three continents. The circles form in near-uniform hexagonal patterns and are more common than previously thought. They appear in sandy regions with water scarcity, low rainfall, and low nutrient content in the soil. While termites may play a role in some cases, other factors are considered more important. Further fieldwork is needed to unravel the mystery.