Synthesizing speech: the science of replicating real voices
In our cover feature, Samuli Siltanen explains how solving an “inverse problem” will improve the quality of life of people who can’t speak and have to use voice synthesizers – particularly women and children, whose only current option is to sound like an adult male. Another feature explores the little-known Jesuits who boosted astronomy in China in the 17th century. And don’t miss our exclusive interview with Fabiola Gianotti, who takes over from Rolf-Dieter Heuer as director-general of the CERN particle-physics lab early next year. Finally, we have a fascinating feature about how you can help in understanding cosmic rays simply using your mobile phone.
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