“You can’t get back specimens”: Ukrainian scientists rush to save irreplaceable collections | Science

On the morning of 24 February, conservation biologist Anton Vlaschenko awoke to the sound of shelling outside his apartment in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The first thing he did was eat a big breakfast. Then, he headed straight to the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center; the bat rescue and research facility is the largest of its kind in … Read more

Best time to buy binoculars and save

If you’ve tried to buy a pair of the best binoculars for stargazing in recent months you’ll know that prices are sky-high. In fact, all shapes, sizes and price points of binoculars for kids and adults are about 30% higher now compared to last year. Why have binoculars become so expensive? What’s the best time … Read more

Sharks save energy with daytime naps | Science

Sharks benefit from some shuteye, and biologists in Australia and New Zealand think they’ve begun to understand why. Their experiments suggest sharks sleep to save energy between meals. The discovery might lead to a clearer model of how sleep evolved and developed among vertebrate animals. There is plenty of evidence of sleep in vertebrate animals, … Read more

Save over £50 on these Celestron Skymaster binoculars in this Amazon UK deal

Prices seem to be on the rise all around recently, but you need to spend a bomb to grab some great stargazing equipment. You may think of telescopes when someone mentions stargazing but binoculars can offer clear views of the night sky, and are often a cost-effective alternative. Amazon have some great deals on binoculars … Read more

How to save money on Warhammer 40K

We’ve put together our best tips on how to save money on Warhammer 40K. For you, but mostly FOR THE EMPEROR! In February 2022 Games Workshop dropped some rather somber news on Warhammer fans that it would be increasing prices across the board on all Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 products, including models and rulebooks. While … Read more