Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Change this passage to make the tone more academic.

### Input:
Humans are the most intelligent species on the planet. They have demonstrated their superiority in many ways and continue to be the most successful species on Earth.

### Response:
Humans have been established as the most intelligent species on Earth, having demonstrated remarkable successes as a species in many domains. Their superior cognitive abilities have enabled them to reach great heights on the evolutionary ladder.