BBC Inside Science How do you turn facial expressions into music?
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Jul 31, 2025 Discover how microscopic water fleas can signal pollution in our waterways. Dive into the fascinating intersection of quantum computing and music creation, where complex concepts transform into auditory experiences. Learn how animals, like elephants, communicate through vibrations. Explore groundbreaking innovations that make music accessible for all, allowing people to express themselves through facial expressions. This journey through cutting-edge research showcases science's vital role in art and environmental advocacy.
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Quantum Circuits as Music
- Quantum circuits can be translated into music by mapping quantum states to musical notes using properties like superposition and entanglement.
- This sonification helps demystify complex quantum phenomena, making them more accessible and understandable to people.
Animals Sense Vibrations
- Animals use vibrations traveling through surfaces, not just air, to sense their environment and communicate.
- Spiders and elephants use vibration sensing uniquely, with spiders detecting web vibrations and elephants sensing ground rumbles.
Vibrating Floor Experience
- Caroline Steel experienced a vibrating floor that played real seismic vibrations from spiders and elephants.
- She found the multi-sensory experience eye-opening, revealing a sense humans rarely use compared to these animals.