Abstract: In this study, we explore the use of Vector Quantized Variational Autoencoders (VQ-VAE) for real-time audio spectrogram inpainting, with a focus on minimizing environmental impact. We ...

It’s the calm before the storm. Today, on New Year’s Day, we have a brief moment to pause and prepare — and set ourselves up for success. From a tech perspective, that means taking the time to clean ...

If you're looking to get into reading more books but aren't just yet ready to shell out the big bucks on getting physical or eBooks, you'll be happy to know that there are legitimate, legal ways to ...

Abstract: Metallic materials such as brass, copper, and aluminum are used in numerous applications, including industrial manufacturing. The vibration characteristics of these objects are unique and ...

As always, many of this year’s best apps are ones you’ve probably never heard of. Sure, there are some big names on this list, particularly in the buzzy field of artificial intelligence, but the real ...

Jerry Apps, a well-known Wisconsin storyteller, died Dec. 23 after a short illness, according to his family. Apps was the author of more than 50 books and over 1,000 articles about rural country life.

In recent years, people have been increasingly looking for new ways to form platonic connections, as loneliness and social isolation have become more prevalent. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General went ...