J. Jason Ward

Chief Scientist @zuehlke_group. Data+AI, Stats, Science, Quantum/Particle Physics @cernalumni. PhD CPhys MInstP. STEM Ambassador. Views my own.

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Sir Patrick Vallance KCB has been appointed Minister of State (Minister for Science) in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk.

[Mark Wardle @mwardle]

The UK dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d) is released weekly in XML format. I’ve updated my tool ‘dmd’ so that automated tests are run every week for each release - it can create an easy to use SQLite database for your operational clinical systems, or …

[Ben Goldacre @bengoldacre]

I DID A BIG TALK

Our battles on data transparency, data access, and how we win them.

Also you get a free imaginary curly curly for every member of geek / NHS royalty you spot in the audience. I'll start you off... @SLSingh... @muirgray... @deevybee...

https://t.co/ntjHJLQrjT

[Jim Al-Khalili @jimalkhalili]

Tomorrow is a big day for The Life Scientific. I will be talking to my 300th guest! Yes, I know! It is computer scientist and AI expert Mike Wooldridge, recorded in front of an audience at the @Ri_Science, where he will be delivering his Xmas lectures next week on BBC4.

[Xuefei Yang 杨雪霏 @XuefeiYang]

As it's Friday, a jolly Canarios for you from a recent live concert.
Hope to see some of you on Monday at @The_Globe - to celebrate the festive season in the magical candlelit theatre !
Full program & tickets here : https://t.co/jLQ3PJzNsK

@AskonasHolt

[J. Jason Ward @EntangledStates]

Not many…

[Christopher Yau @cwcyau]

Interesting topics being discussed on medical device regulation, intended use, evidence and evaluation etc but I wonder how many medical AI developers are thinking about these issues in the earliest phases of development?

[J. Jason Ward @EntangledStates]

How wonderful! I had lectures from Harry Bhadeshia in 1989-1990 as an undergraduate… listening to right now…

[Jim Al-Khalili @jimalkhalili]

Morning. Do you think a radio programme about how to make different types of steel might be interesting. Well, actually, yes. My guest on #TheLifeScientific on @BBCRadio4 is Professor of Metallurgy, Sir Harry Bhadeshia.

https://t.co/QEjr5B3jRG

[The Royal Society @royalsociety]

Today the Royal Society launches our manifesto for science ahead of the next general election. The manifesto provides clear proposals for how the next government can build a more resilient and prosperous future. Read it here: https://t.co/ARr4khrI1O
#ManifestoForScience

[Mark Wardle @mwardle]

It’s easy to think that technologies such as SNOMED CT or data-intensive processing are only useful for data analysis and research, but this is wrong. One can build compelling user interfaces if you build your clinical systems on a sound foundation of data:

Try semantic search…

[Obsidian @obsdmd]

We're excited to share some big improvements to Obsidian Sync!

- Vault limit is up from 5 to 10
- Storage limit is flexible across all vaults
- Storage will be upgradable to 100GB
- Maximum file size 100MB to 200MB
- Select your server region for faster sync

Starting January 2024, these will be the new Sync plans:

- 10GB for $10/mo, or $8/mo billed yearly
- 100GB for $20/mo, or $16/mo billed yearly

If you sign up before January you will get 50GB of flexible storage for $10/mo.

If you are a current Sync subscriber your plan has automatically been upgraded to 50GB of flexible storage, 10 vaults, and increased file size limit. Your pricing will not change, including any discounts you have. Happy holidays, and thank you for being an early supporter!

Read more on our blog...

[J. Jason Ward @EntangledStates]

Excellent evening @Ri_Science listening to @BBCRadio4 recording of the 300th #TheLifeScientific with @jimalkhalili interviewing @wooldridgemike @turinginst to be aired 18 Dec. With my own path morphing from Physics @CERN to Data & AI @Zuhlke_UK it was special to see them!

[Michael Wooldridge @wooldridgemike]

With @jimalkhalili in prep for #TheLifeScientific recording tonight at @Ri_Science - broadcast date 18 Dec @BBCRadio4 @mplsoxford @CompSciOxford @HertfordCollege @turinginst

[Rory Cellan-Jones @ruskin147]

https://t.co/QdY73hxlNP Two events - one a lecture by @DianeCoyle1859 - which left me wondering: Can the NHS invest in its future?

[J. Jason Ward @EntangledStates]

Great to see, and with zenodo too!

[Jobie Budd @jobiebudd]

Excited to share the release of the The UK COVID-19 Vocal Audio Dataset: https://t.co/cXtEPlqTKP

🤧🎙️🧑‍💻

@turinginst @turingrss_hdlab @UKHSA

[J. Jason Ward @EntangledStates]

A fascinating read from @tobychance and Peter Williams for so many reasons, including the relationship between science, business and its impact on life and world affairs. How humans harness light and its properties is still an evolving story...

[Simon Williams @drsimonwilliams]

🚨Our MAJOR new @royalsociety report out TODAY

Evidence shows COVID measures together = EFFECTIVE

Key findings:

➡️Distancing/lockdowns=MOST EFFECTIVE measure

😷 FACEMASKS consistently found to be EFFECTIVE

➡️Strong evidence for contact tracing apps

https://t.co/JvDmwMqGaI

[CERN Quantum Technology Initiative (CERN QTI) @CERNquantum]

We are happy to announce the launch of the pilot phase of the #OpenQuantumInstitute - a three-year @CERN-based programme which will help to ensure that #quantumtechnologies are put to use to achieve key @UN’s sustainable development goals: https://t.co/tbHz9un0tY

@GESDAglobal

[J. Jason Ward @EntangledStates]

I've used the Monte Carlo method a lot in my career - it was interesting to read Ulam's account in his 1976 book on how he first thought about it whilst playing solitaire. What is striking about the book is how clearly he writes about the nature of mathematical thought.

[J. Jason Ward @EntangledStates]

I wasn't sure if I'd be faster than 60 min at today's Yorkshire Coast 10k, so I was chuffed with the chip time of 56:11.

[J. Jason Ward @EntangledStates]

Wonderful concert last night at Milton Court with @UnitedStringsEU (directed by @JulianAzkoul), @BBCSingers and National Youth Chamber Choir - listen out for the recording on @BBCRadio3 on ) Oct 31. I was front-centre and the sound was incredible.

[BBC Singers @BBCSingers]

A beautiful evening of music with @natyouthchoir, @UnitedStringsEU, @elizabethbharp, @mrhigginsmusic & conductor @sjeannin. Bravo & thank you to all! 💐

✨ If you couldn’t join us at Milton Court tonight, you can listen to the full concert on @BBCRadio3 on 31 October.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

BREAKING NEWS
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2023 #NobelPrize in Physics to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier “for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter.”