First Peoples' knowledge of 'mysterious fairy circles' in Australian deserts has upended a long-standing science debate
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Strange barren patches in the Australian outback have been long-studied by scientists – but until recently, nobody had consulted the Aboriginal people who live among them.
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How Indigenous knowledge solved the mystery of age-old desert circles
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First Peoples' knowledge leads scientists to reveal 'fairy circles' and termite linyji are linked in Australia
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Aboriginal art and knowledge unlocks mystery of fairy circles
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