In the wrinkles of a single carbon layer, scientists at Rice University have found that geometry itself can command electricity — no chemistry required. A theoretical prediction made in 2008 lay dormant for nearly two decades until a doctoral student noticed anomalous signals at graphene's sharpest folds, accidentally confirming what had only been imagined. The discovery suggests that the imperfections we once sought to eliminate may be among the most powerful tools we have for shaping the future of ultrathin electronics.