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Charles Darwin publishes 'On the Origin of Species'

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Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, published on 24 November 1859, introduced natural selection and revolutionised scientific understanding of evolution, establishing the basis for evolutionary biology

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Publisted at 7:59 AM, Sun Nov 24th, 2024

On 24 November 1859, Charles Darwin, the eminent English naturalist, unveiled his groundbreaking work, On the Origin of Species, forever transforming humanity's understanding of life on Earth.

This seminal publication introduced the theory of natural selection, providing compelling evidence that species evolve over time through a process driven by environmental pressures and genetic variations.

The book challenged prevailing religious and scientific doctrines, igniting fervent debates while laying the foundation for modern evolutionary biology.

Darwin's meticulous observations and persuasive arguments redefined the narrative of life's origins, cementing his legacy as one of history's greatest scientific thinkers.

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