University of Pretoria scientists believe microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or viruses in the soil could be the answer
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Extremophiles that thrive in the desert’s heat could help in the search for extraterrestrial life forms.
Scientists brave the Namib elements to find the secret to life on other planets
Plants refuse to grow in Namibia’s fairy circles, and scientists are on a mission to find out why. No theory has been proven yet.
Scientists say the mysterious circles, also known as "fairy circles", in the Namib desert may have been caused by oxygen-depleting methane.