By Sharon Ann HolgateOct. 15, 2018 , 2:45 PM Be open-minded. That’s one of the messages that career consultant Michelle Frank has for scientific job seekers. When contemplating nonacademic careers, “many young academic scientists have a tendency to think, ‘I was a research scientist in academia, so I’ll look for a research scientist position [in industry],’” she says. But if you limit yourself that way, “you might miss a career opportunity that, despite not being exactly what you envisioned, could be a perfect fit.” It may sound easier said than done. But Frank isn’t just offering empty words. She’s been through it herself, completing a Ph.D. in physiology followed by a postdoc and working as an industry recruiter before establishing her own consulting company focused on grantsmanship and career coaching. Frank is one of a handful of scientists-turned-career-counselors whose experiences put them in a unique position to offer … [Read more...] about Advice from researchers-turned-career-counselors for their younger selves—and today’s trainees
New DeepMind AI-Augmented Cancer Detection Study Detailed
October 15, 2018 - Written By Daniel Golightly In short: Google’s latest study into the use of its DeepMind AI-based Lymph Node Assistant (LYNA) highlights how the AI might be used in the real world, the search giant revealed via its Google AI Blog. The research centered around tasking human pathologists to diagnose metastatic breast cancer in lymph node slides. According to participants in the study, the use of LYNA to detect the cancer cells to be diagnosed made the process much easier. In fact, the company says it cut the review time by around half for each slide used.Background: The new study, meanwhile, is actually a followup on research into the use of DeepMind AI for cancer detection that was first reported at the beginning of last year. For the previous study, Google was able to show that its DeepMind AI had several advantages over pathologists in terms of detecting cancer. Specifically, the study examined lymph nodes and utilized AI algorithms to examine … [Read more...] about New DeepMind AI-Augmented Cancer Detection Study Detailed
Google Play Movies App Code Hints Free 4K Movie Upgrades for HD Owners
Thanks to a bit of code digging from the folks at Android Police, details of a possible 4K upgrade for owners of HD movie titles from Play Movies has us quite excited. To understand the context of this news, let’s rewind to last year. In September, Apple introduced 4K HDR content to iTunes. When this was done, owners of existing HD titles on iTunes saw supported movies get a free upgrade to the 4K version. When Google started offering 4K HDR movies on Google Play, us Android folk wondered if we’d be treated to the same. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened yet, but the recent code seen and shared by Android Police has everyone thinking that it’s soon to happen, which is fantastic news for movie lovers. The code specifically mentions an “Upgrade” button, which could relate to an HD movie you already own and the action of upgrading it to a 4K version. What’s not known is if the upgrade will be free of charge or Google will require a small payment … [Read more...] about Google Play Movies App Code Hints Free 4K Movie Upgrades for HD Owners
It will be much easier to buy the OnePlus 6T than any other OnePlus phone in the UK
OnePlus OnePlus announced three U.K. carriers, two retailers, and a mobile distributor will sell the OnePlus 6T. Three is notably absent from the carrier list, and we do know if the carrier versions are unlocked. The OnePlus 6T will launch November 6 in Europe. Even though the upcoming OnePlus 6T might end up being an iterative update to the OnePlus 6, it might also represent a shift in how OnePlus sells its products. Look no further than the U.K., where OnePlus announced new carrier and retail partnerships that will make the OnePlus 6T the easiest OnePlus smartphone to buy in the country.Once the OnePlus 6T goes on sale November 6, it will be available through EE, Vodafone, and O2. The phone will also be available through retailers John Lewis and Carphone Warehouse if you want the SIM-free version, though you can go to OnePlus’ website if you want the phone directly from the folks that made it. Finally, OnePlus also partnered with mobile distributor DataSelect. Three is … [Read more...] about It will be much easier to buy the OnePlus 6T than any other OnePlus phone in the UK
Deal: Get the Moto Z3 for 50 percent off on Verizon
With October so far proving to be the predicted phonepocalypse that we all feared, everyone forgot about the Moto Z3. Stuck with last year’s internals and a price tag to match, the Moto Z3 looks to gain back some relevancy with Verizon’s deal that nets buyers a 50-percent discount. From now through who knows when, Verizon offers the Moto Z3 for $10 a month for 24 months. That brings the total to $240 once the two years of payments are done, which is half of the Moto Z3’s normal $480 price tag. You still have to pay a one-time $30 activation fee, but you still save a fair amount of money if you are okay with monthly payments.This might not be a new deal — it looks to have been around for about a week — but you can use the money you save to pick up the upcoming Moto Mod that brings 5G connectivity and will not be the last Moto Mod. Alternatively, you can pick up Moto Mods than range from a camera to a projector. Editor's PickBest Motorola phonesLenovo-owned … [Read more...] about Deal: Get the Moto Z3 for 50 percent off on Verizon