Stephen Bevan

London

Founder, Media Foresight and Journalist at Freelance

Founder of Media Foresight and former News Editor of The Sunday Times

Articles

Non-canonical enhancers control gene expression and cell fate in human pluripotent stem cells

3 weeks ago | biorxiv.org | Yang Cao |Oleksandr Dovgusha |Stephen Bevan |Ayyub Ebrahimi

AbstractEnhancers are key gene regulatory elements that ensure the precise spatiotemporal execution of developmental gene expression programmes. However recent findings indicate that approaches to identify enhancers may not capture the full repertoire of active enhancers in mammalian genomes. Here, we combine massively parallel enhancer assays with chromatin structure and transcriptome profiling to functionally annotate enhancers genome-wide in human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Cambridge's new Ray Dolby Centre gives scientists space to think outside the box

1 month ago | cam.ac.uk | Stephen Bevan

The Ray Dolby Centre, the new home of the Cavendish Laboratory, is set to revolutionise physics in Cambridge. Designed to match the most exacting standards of current research and teaching, the state-of-the-art building is in part inspired by the original Cavendish Laboratory’s ethos – to provide an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.
Nobel laureate and Cambridge University alumnus Sir Demis Hassabis heralds a new era of AI drug discovery at 'digital speed'

Mar 23, 2025 | cam.ac.uk | Stephen Bevan

Nobel laureate and Cambridge alumnus Sir Demis Hassabis heralds a new era of 'digital speed' drug discovery Nobel laureate and Cambridge alumnus Sir Demis Hassabis believes we are entering a new era of ‘digital biology’, where AI can help us reimagine the principles of drug discovery at ‘digital speed’.
Exploding into life

Feb 25, 2025 | cam.ac.uk | Stephen Bevan

Volcanic power erupts at Downing's Magma Rising exhibition The dying signal of a seismometer being engulfed by molten lava has been transformed into artwork as part of a pioneering new exhibition showcasing the awesome power of volcanoes.
Cambridge University friends who invented competitive tiddlywinks celebrate its 70th anniversary

Jan 11, 2025 | cam.ac.uk | Stephen Bevan

Three friends who turned tiddlywinks into a competitive sport so they could represent Cambridge as students were back at the University to mark the game's 70th anniversary. Bill Steen, 91, and Lawford Howells, 90, co-founded the Cambridge University Tiddlywinks Club (CUTwC) with others at Christ’s College in January 1955, with Peter Downes, 86, joining later.
AI versus cancer

Jul 14, 2024 | cam.ac.uk | Stephen Bevan

The Cambridge researchers using machine intelligence to beat disease ‘Game changing’ technology which can predict how patients will respond to cancer treatment before they receive it is part of a wave of Cambridge research harnessing the power of AI in the fight against the disease. The new tool – which focuses on ovarian cancer, but has the potential to help treat other cancers – means that vital time can be saved on futile therapies and other treatments introduced sooner.
Cambridge engineers bring historic Venn bowling machine back to life

Jun 9, 2024 | cam.ac.uk | Stephen Bevan

Engineers bring historic bowling machine back to life Engineers at Cambridge University have reconstructed a historic bowling machine that bowled out players from the Australian cricket team during a visit to the city more than a hundred years ago.
Elevating strategic decision-making through data insights - Gallagher Bassett

Apr 10, 2024 | insurancetimes.co.uk | Stephen Bevan

Stephen Bevan, senior business development manager at Gallagher Bassett, explains how insurers can have confidence in their decision-making processes when tapping into data insightsStrategic decision-making for insurers and businesses hinges on data driven insights. While evolving digital tools have enhanced the capabilities of insurers to better harness and utilise data, the human touch remains irreplaceable in uncovering the meaningful insights embedded in the numbers.
Cambridge University backs Standing Tall art trail to support care leavers

Mar 20, 2024 | cam.ac.uk | Stephen Bevan

University backs Cambridge Standing Tall trail By Stephen BevanPublished: 21 March 2024 The University is backing the Cambridge Standing Tall art trail to support the aspirations of young care leavers in the region. Proceeds from the city-wide trail of 31 large giraffe sculptures – which includes three sponsored by the University – will support Break, a charity working with young people in and around care in the East of England.
Cambridge Festival 2024

Mar 4, 2024 | cam.ac.uk | Stephen Bevan

AI and elections, deepfakes, the metaverse and more... By Stephen Bevan Published: 5th March 2024 Will insidious use of AI influence elections this year? How can we empower teenagers growing up in a world of deepfakes? And how far off is the metaverse – the virtual immersive worlds which will allow humans to experience life differently? The rise of AI and its impact on our society will be explored during a series of fascinating events at the Cambridge Festival.