Zircons Unlock Earth's Early History: Life Sprung From a Stagnant Lid, Not Plate Tectonics

A study from the University of Rochester, using zircon crystals, found that plate tectonics was inactive during the period when life first appeared on Earth. Instead, a "stagnant lid" mechanism was operating, releasing heat through surface cracks. This discovery challenges the traditional belief tha

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