Graphene is a form of carbon that could bring us bulletproof armor and space elevators, improve medicine, and make the internet run faster — some day. For the past 15 years, consumers have been hearing about this wonder material and all the ways it could change everything. Is it really almost here, or is it another promise that is perpetually just one more breakthrough away?

Director: Cory Zapatka
Producer: William PoorGraphics: Alex ParkinReporter: Angela ChenSound Mix: Andrew MarinoAdditional Camera: Christian Mazza, Phil EspositoDirector of Audience Development: Ruben SalvadoriSocial Media Manager: Dilpreet Kainth