Drake Equation

The equation that predicts the probability of alien life might need to be updated to include planetary plate tectonics →

https://gizmodo.com/drake-equation-update-fermi-paradox-intelligent-life-1851503974

I specifically remember first learning about plate tectonics in science class back in the day. I also remember the teacher saying that the hypothesis was controversial and still needed more data to be proved out. That data has since been gathered, the theory proved, leaving me to feel as old as a dinosaur.