Eye on Nanoscale Catalysts (IMAGE) University of Oregon Caption This illustration depicts a specially fitted electrode tip on an atomic force microscope providing a nanoscale view of activity occurring at the interface of a single-crystal silicon wafer coated with metallic nickel nanoparticles. Credit Image by Shannon Boettcher Usage Restrictions Use credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.