"Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Law Explaining Universal Evolution"

Scientists have proposed a "missing" scientific law called the "law of increasing functional information" that applies to the evolution of life, minerals, planets, stars, and other systems in the universe. The law states that systems evolve and become more complex over time when different configurations undergo selection for one or more functions. This law expands on Darwin's theory of evolution by suggesting that non-living systems also evolve based on improved function. While some scientists praise the study as transformative, others argue that the emergence of diverse materials and structures in the inanimate world does not require a new underlying principle.