Sapphire Ling

Plants do not voluntarily 'do' Maths. How and why do they do it then?...

Gifts from the heart matter the most after all!...

Decades after her passing, Henrietta Lacks’s cells continue to shape modern medicine and the ethical debates that define it...

One of our sub-editors shares her tradition of collecting sauces from abroad......

Sober bonding can be just as fun ...

Revealing the magic behind the world's most popular sweet treat....

The Pigbutt worm remains one of its most captivating enigmas; a reminder of the hidden marvels that await discovery beneath the waves....

Bet he didn't steal his from Five Swans......

Newcastle is known for its people, its football, and its drinking - but these writers didn't realise how ingrained Geordie culture really is......

Should we let influencers break into modelling?...

Ever wondered what happens? Read on to find out... ...

Wondering where to fuel your fire for creating? Sapphire tells us where to buy supplies... ...

The 2024 Forward Poetry Prize is taking place in Durham this year. One of our writers spotlights a local talent that is nominated for this prestigious prize. ...