Earth’s newfound ‘episodic-squishy lid’ may guide our search for habitable worlds A newly discovered tectonic "regime" may explain why Earth has active plates while Venus remains stagnant. Astrobitica November 30, 2025 (Last updated: November 30, 2025) 1 minute read A newly discovered tectonic “regime” may explain why Earth has active plates while Venus remains stagnant. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: James Webb Space Telescope spies mysterious high-energy radiation in star nurseryNext: Live coverage: SpaceX kicks off December with midnight Falcon 9 rocket launch