Scientists have observed that wild tomatoes in the Galápagos Islands are losing some of their evolved traits, effectively "de-evolving" in response to their environment. This rare reversal in evolutionary progress suggests that some species might simplify rather than advance when conditions allow it.

Editor’s Note: Evolution isn't always a one-way street toward complexity—sometimes, nature takes a step back. This discovery challenges our usual assumptions about how species adapt and could reshape how we think about biodiversity in isolated ecosystems like the Galápagos. It’s a reminder that survival doesn’t always mean getting fancier—sometimes, simpler works just fine.