Steve LeVine

Steve LeVine, Washington correspondent for Quartz, explains how geology and plate tectonics have helped determine our fate, from the time of super-continents like Pangea through today.

With so many advancements in technology, there's still one essential component of most our gadgets that hasn't seen a significant upgrade in a surprisingly long time: The battery.

There is a worldwide race to perfect the lithium-ion battery, a device with the potential to power the electric car. The stakes are huge for the company that can bring it to market.