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Neurons Grow Faster When Muscles Exercise, MIT Study Reveals




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New Single Test Can Detect Almost Any Disease-Causing Pathogen in Hours




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Young Dog Owners More Likely to See Pets as Children, Study Finds



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Utilizing MapleSim to Improve Assisted Living Devices

A research team from York University have been working on developing more practical and streamlined devices to assist humans with everyday movements, such as standing and sitting. The objective was to determine if energy could be regenerated in prosthetic devices during these movements, similar to the way in which hybrid electric vehicles recover waste heat from braking and convert it into useable energy.




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Maplesoft Releases Online Courseware Environment for STEM

Maplesoft today released Möbius, a hands-on learning tool focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. The online courseware environment provides an interactive platform for students to explore STEM concepts, visualize problems and solutions, and receive real-time assessment feedback.




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Maplesoft and ETAS announce battery cell simulator package

ETAS Inc. and Maplesoft™ today announced the release of a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Battery Cell Simulator package which satisfies the highest demands for the test and calibration of Battery Management Systems. The solution is based on Maplesoft’s efficient, high-fidelity MapleSim battery model and ETAS’ high-precision Battery Cell Simulator (BCS) BCS-LABCAR.




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Stepwise precession of a double elastic-spherical pendulum

The physical effect known as stepwise precession is a surprising fact that takes place in the movement of an elastic pendulum. When this pendulum is initially set near the downward equilibrium vertical configuration, with the length of the spring stretched by the gravity force, there is a chance to move in such a way that the springing vibrational mode of movement and the rotational "swing" mode interchange periodically their respective energies, with a periodic change of the swing plane and stepwise precession. We simulate here numerically the same dynamical behaviour for the natural extension of a double elastic-spherical pendulum.




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U.S. OKs $425 Million In More Weapons For Ukraine, As North Korea Sends Troops To Support Russia

The Biden administration has approved a new $425 million weapons aid package for Ukraine, which includes providing Kyiv with additional munitions, counter-drone equipment and Stryker vehicles.  The new security assistance […]




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Australia Cancels Satellite Effort With Lockheed Martin As Space Tech Advances

The Australian Ministry of Defence on Nov. 4 terminated its procurement activity with Lockheed Martin [LMT] for a single communications satellite in favor of pursuing multiple spacecraft that could provide […]




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Boeing Workers End Strike; Cash Flow Will Remain Negative Through 2025

Boeing’s [BA] machinists’ union members on Monday voted to end their 53-day strike that shut down production at the company’s commercial aircraft plants in the Pacific Northwest but the company […]




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Teledyne To Acquire Two Acquire Two Aerospace And Defense Businesses From Excelitas

Teledyne Technologies [TDY] on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire two business units from Excelitas Technologies Corp. for $710 million in cash, one based in the United Kingdom that […]




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Bell To Keep Fuselage Production For Army’s FLRAA In Kansas

Bell [TXT] said on Wednesday it will keep production of the fuselage for the Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) in Wichita, Kansas, after taking on the assembly work […]




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Trump Likely To Push For Increase To NATO Burden Sharing Requirement: Analysts

As NATO countries assess how a second Trump administration will approach alliance priorities, analysts on Thursday said the president-elect could look to push increasing the burden sharing requirement to have […]




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Defense Watch: NGA AI Strategy, UKR Aid, ACV-30, More ASTs

NGA AI Strategy. Mark Munsell, the chief artificial intelligence officer at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, expects his agency to publish a new AI strategy in 2025 given how fast the […]




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Trump Picks HASC Member, China Hawk Mike Waltz As National Security Adviser

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, to serve as national security adviser in his next administration. Waltz, a former […]




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Dec 8 - Classroom Activity Types and Their Relationship to Cognitive Discourse Functions

Kobe JALT (Kobe Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching). December 8 (Sun), 14:00-15:30 in Kobe, Hyogo. Stephen McNamara (Kwansei Gakuin University).




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Dec 7 - CLaSIC2024: Centre for Language Studies International Conference 2024

National U of Singapore CLS (National University of Singapore Centre for Language Studies). December 7 (Sat), 9:00-19:00 in Singapore. Andy Kirkpatrick (Grifflth University, Australia), Dorothy M Chun (UC, Santa Barbara, USA), Sarah Mercer (University of Graz, Austria), Xiaoshi Li (Michigan State U, USA). Call for presentations closes April 30.




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Dec 6 - CLaSIC2024: Centre for Language Studies International Conference 2024

National U of Singapore CLS (National University of Singapore Centre for Language Studies). December 6 (Fri), 9:00-19:00 in Singapore. Andy Kirkpatrick (Grifflth University, Australia), Dorothy M Chun (UC, Santa Barbara, USA), Sarah Mercer (University of Graz, Austria), Xiaoshi Li (Michigan State U, USA). Call for presentations closes April 30.




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Dec 5 - CLaSIC2024: Centre for Language Studies International Conference 2024

National U of Singapore CLS (National University of Singapore Centre for Language Studies). December 5 (Thu), 9:00-19:00 in Singapore. Andy Kirkpatrick (Grifflth University, Australia), Dorothy M Chun (UC, Santa Barbara, USA), Sarah Mercer (University of Graz, Austria), Xiaoshi Li (Michigan State U, USA). Call for presentations closes April 30.




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Asian Conference for Innovation in Education (ACIE 2025)

ACIE (Asian Conference for Innovation in Education). March 3 (Mon) - 4 (Tue) 2025, at Osaka Central Public Hall, Osaka.




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CLaSIC2024: Centre for Language Studies International Conference 2024

National U of Singapore CLS (National University of Singapore Centre for Language Studies). December 5 (Thu) - 7 (Sat) 2024, at National University of Singapore.





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Kastalon Rolls Out New Website

Kastalon announced the rollout of its new website at www.kastalon.com. The new site offers a look at the company’s extensive lines of standard products, including rollers, pads, bumpers, and sleeves for various uses in materials handling, metals producing and processing, as well as other market applications. 




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ASHRAE Announces Redesigned Website

ASHRAE announced the launch of a new, redesigned version of its website, ashrae.org. This website offers quick and easy access to essential information and simplified navigation through mega-menus.




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EPA Issues Highly Anticipated Rule on HFC Phasedown

EPA issued a final rule establishing a comprehensive program to cap and phase down the production and consumption of climate-damaging HFCs in the United States.




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Green Builder Media Names Trane as 2022 HVAC Brand Leader

Trane has been named Green Builder Media’s prestigious HVAC Brand Leader for 2022 and was recognized for its sustainable solutions and focus on efficient indoor comfort.




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Measuring Home Energy Use

On Earth Day 2022, more homeowners appear to be thinking globally and acting locally when it comes to home energy consumption, much of which is claimed by HVAC systems.




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Gas Infrastructure Ban Takes Hold in Berkeley

The ordinance includes all new construction, except for building additions and remodeling projects. Developers, builders, and owners of new structures must find alternatives to natural gas.




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LG Electronics Identifies Heat Pumps as Key Element of Green, Smart Home Ecosystem

Thomas Yoon, president and CEO, LG North America CEO, addresses barriers to market growth at a recent White House executive roundtable. 




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Misconceptions about Sustainability-Based HVAC Work May Be Hindering Your Ability to Grow

While implementing new technology may seem like a daunting task, seasoned technicians could find it’s not all that different than the work they are already doing.




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Arizona Opens First Phase of IRA Rebate Program

Initially, Arizona’s Efficiency Arizona program, in partnership with community action agencies, will focus on providing heat pumps through an a/c replacement program that addresses heat-relief emergencies and/or financial hardships.




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'Workiz Unplugged' Podcast Offers Industry Insights

The monthly "Workiz Uplugged" podcast offers insights into how technology, leadership, and innovation are shaping the future of the field-service industry, a press release from Workiz said.




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Marcone Appoints Asterios Satrazemis to CEO of Marcone Group

With a proven track record of driving transformational growth, Satrazemis spearheads Marcone’s next chapter of expansion and customer-centric innovation.




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AHR Expo releases 2025 Education Program

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) released the full schedule for the 2025 AHR Expo Education Program. 




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FasTest: Service Valve for Split System Units

New from FasTest for the HVACR market is the CoreMax SV, an advanced single port service valve with significant performance advantages over conventional service valves typically used in split system air conditioner systems.




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Global Plasma Solutions: Air Purification System

The GPS-iClean is the world’s first self-cleaning, no-maintenance air purification system that can reduce particles, control odors, kill pathogens, and even save energy by reducing ventilation air requirements.




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Mastercool: A/C System Analyzer

Mastercool’s new A/C System Analyzer is an all-in-one tool that not only calculates critical information for the air conditioning system but also diagnosis basic system problems. The LCD display leads the technician through basic tests, making service quicker and less complicated.




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Mastercool: A/C System Analyzer

Mastercool’s new A/C System Analyzer is an all in one tool that not only calculates critical information for the air conditioning system but also diagnosis basic system problems. The LCD display leads the technician through basic test making service quicker and less complicated.




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Calling All Humans: Let’s Guide The Next Generation Of The Trades With Passion, Pride, Determination, And Generosity

With early exposure to the trades, a young girl found inspiration from the women she saw working in the industry, and now she wants to encourage more women to get into the business.




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Why I’m Building a Career in HVAC: Race Harber’s Perspective as a Gen Z HVAC Professional

A new generation is discovering that a four-year degree isn’t necessary to be successful.




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City of Las Vegas Plans to Rely Exclusively on Renewable Energy

The city of Las Vegas and NV Energy have announced a new partnership that, upon approval of a filing to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and ratification by the Las Vegas City Council, will dedicate to city operations a portion of energy produced by a local solar facility currently in development.




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Hassler Honored with 2015 Contractor of the Year Award

Hassler Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. of El Cerrito, California, was named the 2015 Home Upgrade Program Contractor of the Year by PG&E and Energy Upgrade California.




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Oregon HVAC Contractor Certified as B Corporation

Reitmeier is the first commercial HVAC company in the world to achieve the distinction of becoming a certified B Corporation.




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Alaska Energy Audit Program Extended

According to the AEA, nonresidential buildings consume more than half the building energy use in Alaska, and the majority of these buildings are privately owned. The Commercial Building Energy Audit program is designed to pay up to 75 percent of the cost of an ASHRAE level 1+ energy audit performed on privately owned commercial buildings.




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SupplyHouse.com Improves West Coast Service

With its new location, SupplyHouse.com will expand its Fast Track zip codes to the West Coast while still covering locations near its New Jersey and Ohio distribution centers.




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Hawaiian Association Opens Scholarship Applications

The Contractors Association of Kauai (CAK is offering multiple scholarships to Kauai residents seeking a career in a construction-related field of study.




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Offer Ductwork Maintenance as a New Service, Source of Revenue

Although ductwork doesn’t require quite as much maintenance as other HVAC equipment does, there are steps to be taken to ensure its longevity, safety, and efficient operation.




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Carrier: BAS Smart Valves

These additions to the components available for the i-Vu® BAS provide operators access to valve performance data.




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Parker Sporlan Designs Products to Make Life Easier for Contractors

Parker Sporlanls latest offerings include a rugged carrying case, off-the-shelf valves, and a simple-to-use board for refrigeration control.




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Watts Works Learning Center Opens in Fort Worth, Texas

The 250,000-square-foot facility — customized for broad training purposes, administration, and manufacturing — joins several other Watts Works Learning Centers across North America.