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How Turkey Hacked the Hair Transplant Industry

WIRED

From specialized motors to the use of machine-learning algorithms, Turkey's billion-dollar hair-transplant industry is the result of a constant process of innovation. The astounding growth of the hair-transplant industry in Turkey is not just a medical tourism success story; it's also a tale of "hacked" medical equipment and algorithmic craftsmanship. From a biological and evolutionary perspective, human hair is often viewed as an unremarkable mass of keratin that still plays some important functions--protecting our scalps from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays and regulating our body temperatures--but, for the most part, is no longer essential to our survival. Yet, since ancient times, our subconscious perceptions of whether another person is healthy, young, or fertile have been based on visual cues such as skin radiance, the integrity of teeth, and hair density. Deep within our perceptions, hair has become one of the most powerful representations of our identity and self-confidence. Today, the global hair-transplant and restoration industry, which has evolved around this deep psychological and evolutionary need, has grown into a massive, multibillion-dollar industry. Various research firms have estimated the total size of the global hair-transplant market as sitting somewhere between $7.33 billion and $11.61 billion in 2024. And those figures don't include the underground economy.


Aerodynamic force reconstruction using physics-informed Gaussian processes

arXiv.org Machine Learning

Accurate modeling of aerodynamic loads is essential for understanding and predicting the responses of complex structural systems. However, these models often rely on simplifications of the true physical forces, introducing assumptions that can limit their accuracy. Validating such models becomes particularly challenging in the presence of noisy or incomplete data. To address this, we introduce a probabilistic physics-informed machine learning approach designed to reconstruct the underlying aerodynamic loads from noisy measurements of structural dynamic responses. The model avoids overfitting, eliminates the need for regularization schemes, and allows for the use of heterogeneous and multi-fidelity data during the training process. The efficacy of the approach is demonstrated through the reconstruction of aerodynamic loads on the Great Belt East Bridge, simulated under a linear unsteady assumption. Results show a strong agreement between true and predicted loads, particularly related to root mean squared errors, magnitude, phase angle and peak values of the signals. The method for load reconstructing holds broad applicability, such as modeling validation, future load estimation, and structural damage prognosis.


'The world is sounding an alarm': Why big tech is the new colonist

Al Jazeera

Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon? A war to shape Lebanon's future'The world is sounding an alarm': Why big tech is the new colonist When investigations by Al Jazeera and other media outlets in 2024 revealed that Israeli-linked artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as Lavender and Gospel had helped generate thousands of military targets in Gaza, critics warned that warfare was entering a new era - one driven not only by soldiers and bombs, but by algorithms, data, and surveillance technology. Then, in September 2024, thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by members of Hezbollah exploded in coordinated attacks in Lebanon, widely attributed to Israeli intelligence operations that had turned ordinary communication devices into weapons. And, last year, reporting by Al Jazeera also raised concerns about the use of cloud and data infrastructure linked to major US technology companies in Israeli surveillance operations involving Palestinians. For a growing number of scholars, economists and political thinkers, such developments reflect more than just the changing nature of conflict.


Ukrainian married couple aged 75 killed in Russian attack on Odesa

Al Jazeera

What are Russia's gains from the Iran war? 'We are not losers; we are winners' A Ukrainian married couple, both aged 75, were killed in a Russian attack on Odesa, Ukrainian officials said. Russia launched a series of drone attacks on and near Ukraine's southern port city. The assault destroyed residential buildings and hit a foreign merchant ship, according to Ukrainian authorities. A separate attack killed the married couple and wounded another, reported Ukraine's State Emergency Service. Serhiy Lysak, head of the local military administration, shared images of a building engulfed in flames and another torn open along one side, as emergency crews worked inside.


Meta's Big Brother move: Mark Zuckerberg's firm starts tracking employees' mouse clicks and taking screenshots of their screens - as one worker calls it 'very dystopian'

Daily Mail - Science & tech

What Gilgo Beach killer's wife REALLY knew: Prosecutor reveals chilling truth about life with monster husband... and the'interests' she couldn't ignore Texas bride airlifted back to US on emergency flight after suffering'life-threatening' illness on honeymoon in Japan I thought I'd quit my addiction to'tweakments' and Botox forever. Then, feeling particularly confident at a Dubai lunch, I asked a stranger to guess my age... The lie my husband told to stop me divorcing him is beyond unforgivable. Every woman must beware... otherwise you might never realize: DEAR JANE Elizabeth Smart stuns fans with new incredible bodybuilding photos: 'I refuse to be ashamed' Dark secrets Days of Our Lives star Patrick Muldoon took to his grave: He'tried to hide' truth for decades... now friends are all whispering the same thing after his shock death New'Hollywood dose' pill: A-listers hooked on'youth elixir' that dermatologists say is anti-aging, shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles... and even banishes rosacea Katie Holmes likes telling comment about ex Joshua Jackson who shot to fame with her on Dawson's Creek Trump threatens to'blow up the rest of' Iran and'its leaders' with new Strait of Hormuz ultimatum'Paranoid' Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump make major shakeup in the wake of golf legend's DUI scandal Death row inmate Chadwick Willacy who burned Florida mom alive during burglary is executed in front of victim's son What has Adam Levine done to his face? Meta's Big Brother move: Mark Zuckerberg's firm starts tracking employees' mouse clicks and taking screenshots of their screens - as one worker calls it'very dystopian' Meta has revealed plans to start tracking its employees' keystrokes and mouse clicks.


Russia strikes Ukraine's Odesa port, kills railway worker in Zaporizhia

Al Jazeera

What are Russia's gains from the Iran war? 'We are not losers; we are winners' Russia strikes Ukraine's Odesa port, kills railway worker in Zaporizhia Russian drones have attacked Ukraine's main Black Sea port in the southern city of Odesa and a railway in the region of Zaporizhia, killing a train driver, according to Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba. The overnight attacks damaged the infrastructure of the Odesa port, including berths, warehouses, railway infrastructure and port operators' facilities, Kuleba said in a statement on X on Wednesday. Kuleba said this is "another proof of terrorism, Russia is at war against peaceful people, against those who were simply doing their job and keeping the country moving". Russia also launched several drones and missiles on a flight path near the disused Chornobyl nuclear plant, elevating the risk of a significant accident, according to Ukraine's top state prosecutor. This comes as Ukraine prepares to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster on Sunday.


Can you spot the fake? Take the test to see if you can distinguish between real and AI-generated VOICES

Daily Mail - Science & tech

In the past, voice assistants like Siri or the one in your satnav used so-called'synthetic voices'. These require voice actors to spend hours in the recording studio, meticulously sampling all the different words and phrases that the assistant might need. Voice clones, on the other hand, have revolutionised how synthetic voices are created, by using AI to digitally recreate someone's speech patterns. These clones can be created with as little as a few seconds of recorded audio, even using clips from social media or snippets of conversation as the raw material. This has sparked concerns that criminals using AI could easily impersonate friends, family, or co-workers to manipulate their targets . According to the National Trading Standards, criminals are already using AI to clone people's voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone. In the study, the researchers created voice clones of human participants using just 120 pre-recorded sentences. Participants listened to 80 unique sentences - 40 spoken by a real person and 40 spoken by an AI voice clone. The researchers compared human (top) AI-generated (bottom) voice recordings to see why this might be the case, but couldn't find any clear explanation Can you tell which voices are AI?


Chinese marathon robot falls, break dances itself to pieces

FOX News

Do the Dodgers get an unfair advantage with'bizarre' rule impacting Shohei Ohtani? Florida's Thomas Haugh ditches Draft to return to school amid swirling Todd Golden rumors Mamdani takes'Curse of the Mambino' on the chin as Mets' 11-game skid sets franchise record Cubs' co-owner pushes back on woke backlash Matt Shaw received for attending Charlie Kirk's memorial'Zig-Zag Theory': Houston Rockets will cover and even series vs. Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 Stephen A. Smith says he believes Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel are innocent -- for now Wisconsin teen's turkey hunt takes a wild turn when a bobcat lunges and grabs his arm on camera Matt Fitzpatrick is the king of Harbour Town, lame USA chants, and LIV Golf's telling announcement Dana Perino: Economic pressure on Iranian regime is'excruciating' IRGC's'extreme commanders' abused Iranian people for decades: Ret Lt Col Chuck DeVore Missing scientists probe was reportedly sparked after'UFO General' disappeared Iranian leaders say they don't negotiate'under the shadow of threats' VP Vance's Pakistan trip suspended as Trump weighs diplomacy vs force on Iran Former Virginia governor condemns Dem redistricting plan as'illegal power grab' California Dems warned of'blue Armageddon' in governor race This is how the US can'pressure' the Iranian regime: Former leading CENTCOM official Democratic Senate candidate criticized for remarks about JD Vance's family A stretcher crew stood by but there wasn't much left to carry off after the robot's wild self-destruction A humanoid robot, 'Lightning,' shattered the Beijing half-marathon world record this weekend, completing the race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds, 13 miles faster than any human. Cyber expert Kurt Knutsson warns this massive leap in artificial intelligence, along with Tesla's Optimus robot, necessitates a universal'off button' and stronger guardrails to ensure safety and prevent future human replacement. I'm equally excited and terrified by it. On one hand, I'd love to have a robot around the house so it could fold my laundry and make me feel like George Jetson.


Ancient Bible story about fallen angels resurfaces as UFO disclosure reaches tipping point

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Trump EXTENDS Iran ceasefire again as he backs off bombing threat amid chaos among'seriously fractured' Tehran leadership Anna Kepner's stepbrother skips court appearance as prosecutors fight to put him behind bars amid rape and murder charges New'Hollywood dose' pill: A-listers hooked on'youth elixir' that dermatologists say is anti-aging, shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles... and even banishes rosacea Truth about your Mounjaro injection site: Our expert doctors reveal exactly where you should inject yourself for the best results, what to do if your weight loss has slowed down... and the areas you should NEVER jab Driver who hit and killed jogger father-of-two sues victim's estate claiming incident left him with severe PTSD World Series winner and MLB great Garret Anderson's cause of death revealed after his sudden passing at 53 Sydney Sweeney's role is cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2 Alarm over popular new coffee chain invading the US... as experts warn of chilling secret behind its $1.99 brew Days after we got engaged, the love of my life told me he'd killed a man and buried him in a bog. I reported him to police... but then I made this irreversible mistake Ark of the Covenant's final resting place pinpointed by archaeologists as fresh search begins Wealthy realtor, 86, who'loved the finer things' disappeared into California desert after fight with daughter and grandson... then a livestreamer made horrific discovery at beauty spot Life-threatening cantaloupe recall in four states upgraded to FDA's highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death' MORE: Death of Air Force whistleblower set to reveal UFO secrets declared'suspicious' One of the leading voices pushing for UFO disclosure has made a shocking connection between an ancient biblical text and the existence of alien life. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna of Florida recently posted two cryptic messages on X, one telling people to'Read the book of Enoch' and the other displaying the 15th-century painting nicknamed the ' Madonna of the UFO.' It is the latest reference the chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee's hearings on UFOs has made to the Book of Enoch while speaking about extraterrestrials and alien spacecraft. The book is an ancient Jewish religious text, written in stages between 300 and 100 BC, attributed to the biblical figure Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah.


Space scientists spot a 'sea slug'... can you see it?

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Trump EXTENDS Iran ceasefire again as he backs off bombing threat amid chaos among'seriously fractured' Tehran leadership Anna Kepner's stepbrother skips court appearance as prosecutors fight to put him behind bars amid rape and murder charges New'Hollywood dose' pill: A-listers hooked on'youth elixir' that dermatologists say is anti-aging, shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles... and even banishes rosacea Truth about your Mounjaro injection site: Our expert doctors reveal exactly where you should inject yourself for the best results, what to do if your weight loss has slowed down... and the areas you should NEVER jab Driver who hit and killed jogger father-of-two sues victim's estate claiming incident left him with severe PTSD World Series winner and MLB great Garret Anderson's cause of death revealed after his sudden passing at 53 Sydney Sweeney's role is cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2 Alarm over popular new coffee chain invading the US... as experts warn of chilling secret behind its $1.99 brew Days after we got engaged, the love of my life told me he'd killed a man and buried him in a bog. I reported him to police... but then I made this irreversible mistake Ark of the Covenant's final resting place pinpointed by archaeologists as fresh search begins Wealthy realtor, 86, who'loved the finer things' disappeared into California desert after fight with daughter and grandson... then a livestreamer made horrific discovery at beauty spot Life-threatening cantaloupe recall in four states upgraded to FDA's highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death' Space scientists spot a'sea slug'... can you see it? Space scientists have released a jaw-dropping image of a space'sea slug'. The stunning picture was taken by NASA's Hubble space telescope which is celebrating it's 36th birthday this week. Situated about 5,000 light-years from Earth, is a star-formation region called the Trifid Nebula which Hubble captured in all its cosmic wonder.