In the shops: deep-sky telescopes

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T hink of Florida and you’ll likely conjure up images of Miami Vice, David Beckham’s football club or theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. But drive an hour south along US Route 1

As you read this, your body is playing host to countless battles. If you’re currently fighting off an infection, this might feel obvious. But, even if you’re well, the two trillion cells that make up

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