In a fascinating intersection of neuroscience and audio technology, researchers have discovered that neural audio codecs, typically used for compressing and transmitting audio data, can be repurposed to handle EEG (electroencephalogram) signals. This
In the world of nanotechnology and materials science, understanding how heat moves and behaves is crucial. This is especially true for low-dimensional materials like graphene, where traditional models of heat transport often fall short. Researchers H
In the quest for more energy-efficient computing, researchers are exploring unconventional methods that could reduce our reliance on power-hungry digital devices. A recent study led by Ali Jafari, Mohamed Mousa, and Mostafa Nouh introduces a groundbr
In the world of materials science, researchers have long been fascinated by the potential of mechanical metamaterials—engineered structures with properties not found in nature. These materials are typically designed with uniform unit cells or repeati
In the quest for energy-efficient computing beyond traditional electronics, researchers have been exploring wave-guide-based physical systems. Among these, acoustic neural networks (ANNs) stand out as a promising approach for low-power computation in
In the world of video-to-audio (V2A) generation, achieving a harmonious balance between semantic consistency, audio-visual temporal synchrony, aesthetic quality, and spatial accuracy is a formidable challenge. Existing methods often fall short due to
Imagine a tiny particle on a surface, barely visible to the naked eye. Now, imagine that surface is vibrating in a very particular way, creating a wave that travels along it. This is the scene of a fascinating phenomenon known as vibrational transpor
Imagine a world where your digital assistants don’t just see and hear, but truly understand the physical environment around them. This is the promise of VibraVerse, a groundbreaking dataset that bridges the gap between the physical properties of obje
In the quest to unravel the mysteries of dark matter, a team of researchers has proposed an innovative approach that could revolutionize our understanding of the universe. Marek Matas, Filip Krizek, and Carl P. Romao have delved into the realm of qua
Film set design is a cornerstone of cinematic storytelling, setting the stage for visual atmosphere and narrative depth. Traditionally, this process has been labor-intensive, relying heavily on manual modeling by experts. However, a new system called
