Diatom Sensor (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption Image shows a sensor created from a microporous silicon structure converted from the shell (frustule) of a single diatom. Credit Image courtesy of Ken Sandhage. Usage Restrictions None 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.