Editorial: Theoretical advances and practical applications of spiking neural networks.

This document is an editorial published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. It discusses the theoretical advances and practical applications of spiking neural networks (SNNs). The editorial highlights the growing popularity of neuromorphic engineering and the use of SNNs in various domains, such as image processing, biosignal analysis, activity recognition, and audio processing. The articles included in this special topic cover different applications and methodologies for training SNNs. The document emphasizes the wide potential of SNNs and encourages further research in this field, while also cautioning against misconceptions and the need to use SNNs appropriately for specific tasks. [Extracted from the article]