Virus destroyed on silicon spikes (IMAGE) RMIT University Caption A virus on the nano spiked silicon surface, magnified 65,000 times. After 6 hours it has been completely destroyed. Credit RMIT Usage Restrictions credit License Original 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.