Unveiling the Universal "Missing Law" of Evolution
Scientists and philosophers propose a new "law of nature" that expands on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. They argue that evolution is a universal process that applies to various systems, both living and non-living, at different scales. The proposed law, called "the law of increasing functional information," states that evolving systems form from interacting building blocks and create diverse combinations. Evolution occurs when these combinations are selected for useful functions or purposes. The scientists highlight examples from the formation of elements in stars to the development of traits in organisms. The new law aims to explain why the universe becomes more diverse and complex over time.
