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The process of life evolving into new species.
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It’s time to explore key ideas and takeaways.
First, a reminder about the philosophy of journalism.
Opinion belongs in journalism, but only when it is clearly marked and grounded in shared facts.
With that, two “tales.”
Our first story.
From History: circa 15 Million Years Ago
Inferior frontal gyrus homologues, Mirror neuron systems
All mammals, birds, and reptiles communicate on a spectrum shaped by evolution. Great ape communication goes back about 15 million years.
Put simply.
Great ape communication goes back roughly 15 million years, long before human language. What we call language didn’t emerge from nothing. It grew out of older systems of sounds, gestures, and signals shared across animals as evolution progressed.
That Evolution Story,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Now for our second story.
From History: ~3.7 Billion Years Ago (+/- 100 million)
Subject: Virus Evolution.
About 3.7 billion years ago, RNA virus ancestors may trace back to the RNA world, but we can’t prove whether they predate LUCA or arose just after.
In short.
By 3.7 billion years ago, RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) is ancient. They are found across diverse RNA viruses and likely predate the diversification of modern cells. Some researchers propose RNA viruses may be as old as early cellular life. So Riboviria could have roots near the origin of life itself.
That Evolution Story,
was first published on TST 1 week ago.
Next up. Two “quotes.”
Tidbit number three, the first of two quotes.
Subject: Evolution.
- Charles Darwin.
- 1859.
Survival belongs to organisms that respond effectively to change as environments shift over time.
Now, to be clear.
Evolution is not about desire, nor is it a contest of strength, or intellect. It’s about reproductive success. The individuals, and species, that possess traits best suited for the current environment are more likely to survive, and to pass on those traits. Over millennia, these traits accumulate, leading to races, sub-species, and eventually separate species unable to interbreed.
That Evolution Quote,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Finally, 4 frequently asked “questions.”
Tidbit number four, another quote.
Subject: Evolution.
Yes. Dogs and wolves are the same species biologically, with dogs classified as a domesticated subspecies of the gray wolf.
To clarify.
Dogs and wolves are both Canis lupus because they can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Dogs are classified as a subspecies shaped by human selection, not a separate species. This highlights how species definitions rely primarily on reproductive compatibility, with behavior and appearance playing secondary roles.
That Evolution FAQ,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Now it is time for tidbit number five. The first of four questions.
Subject: Ancient Humans.
Yes. Deep into prehistory, Neanderthals were artistic, revealing intelligence comparable to our own.
In simple terms.
Neanderthal art matters because it reveals symbolic thought, creativity, and complex identity—traits once thought unique to modern humans. Evidence of cave art and personal ornaments shows that human-level intelligence extends far deeper into our lineage than once believed, reshaping how we understand both our ancestors and ourselves.
That Evolution FAQ,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
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