Venus' slow rotation and lack of plate tectonics paint a story of a planet once like Earth but now trapped in a greenhouse inferno. New research links orbital dynamics to tectonic activity, hinting that Venus' fate may offer vital clues about planetary habitability—and Earth’s own future.

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 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2202.10719.pdf

Venus’ past might be wilder than imagined—a retrograde moon, chaotic orbits, and a spin reversal. These dramatic events could explain Venus’ stagnant surface and lack of plate tectonics today. Understanding this cosmic history reveals how planetary energetics shape worlds—and their potential for life.

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https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/10/1/15/pdf