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SHELTON, Conn., Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spine Wave announces the immediate launch of the Exceed® Biplanar Expandable Interbody Device featuring TiCell® Nano Advanced Surface Technology. The Exceed® Biplanar Expandable Interbody Device is an interbody device for transforaminal (TLIF) and posterior (PLIF) lumbar interbody fusion with all-titanium construction, biplanar expansion, easy and fast post-expansion implantation, and advanced surface technology. This groundbreaking, immediately available new product significantly strengthens Spine Wave's posterior interbody fusion offering and is expected to be a key driver of Spine Wave's growth. The Exceed® Biplanar Expandable Interbody Device is the device of choice for TLIF and…

First extragalactic survey of low-frequency technosignatures covers 2,800 galaxies in one search. Credit: SETI Institute The SETI Institute, the Berkeley SETI Research Center and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research have announced groundbreaking research using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) in Western Australia. Led by Dr Chenoa Tremblay of the SETI Institute and Professor Steven Tingay of Curtin University, the study is the first to focus on low frequencies (100 MHz) and search for signs of alien technology in galaxies beyond Earth. This groundbreaking study used the MWA's wide field of view (FOV), allowing the team to cover approximately…

BARCELONA, Spain (25 August 2024) – Moet & Chandon champagne was sprayed over Team New Zealand in the final round of the America's Cup qualifying regatta, held from 22-25 August. Despite a final-day loss to the USA, New Zealand's defenders continue to set a standard for others to chase. After a round robin series the top two teams, New Zealand and Italy, progressed to a winner-take-all final match race. The wind died down during the day and although modifications to the AC75 were made to improve light air flying, one metre waves proved to be a compounding variable, but New…

Cerabyte today announced the appointment of Steven Campbell as Chief Technology Officer. Steve, the former CTO of Hitachi Global Storage Technology (HGST) and Western Digital, will help productize Cerabyte's accessible, permanent data storage technology. As CTO, he will define the company's technology vision and execute on its leadership roadmap, integrating evolving customer needs. “Steve's extensive experience managing large-scale global collaborative product development projects with industry leaders such as HGST and Intel in enterprise solid-state storage, and with Western Digital and IBM in high-performance hard disk drives, will be invaluable to Cerabyte's mission,” said Christian Pflaum, CEO of Cerabyte. “His experience…

Traveling over Labor Day weekend? Have a backup plan and be patient in case of cancellations or delaysLabor Day weekend marks the final stretch of summer vacation, when many Americans head out to travel. Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be busy over the long holiday weekend. The Transportation Security Administration expects the highest number of people screened at airports over Labor Day so far. According to auto club AAA, domestic travel bookings are up 9% over the same period last year, while international travel is down 4%. Motorists and air travelers are enjoying price benefits as…

High-resolution science cameras on the JUICE spacecraft, which will eventually head to Jupiter, have been busy taking images of lunar craters and clouds in Earth's atmosphere as the spacecraft flies by Earth to use Earth's gravity to redirect its course to the next destination on its eight-year journey to the Jovian system.JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) is a European Space Agency mission to explore the gas giant planets, launched in April 2023. However, the probe's route to Jupiter is circuitous, first visiting Earth and Venus. These visits are intended to enable a gravity assist that will help JUICE escape the…

England's Georgia Hall has been named one of four captains under coach Susan Pettersen to compete in the Solheim Cup for the fifth consecutive year. The 28-year-old Hall will captain Norway alongside compatriot Charlie Hull, who narrowly missed out on an automatic place.Pettersen also named Sweden's Anna Nordqvist and Denmark's Emily Christine Pedersen, both of whom returned from last year's tournament in Andalusia, with the former again named vice-captain.Switzerland's Albane Valenzuela has been selected as one of two rookies to represent Europe, along with Germany's Estelle Henseleit, who qualified automatically, in the tournament that begins on September 13 at the…

Built has expanded its loyalty rewards program through a partnership with Walgreens. The partnership, announced Monday (Aug. 26), includes the introduction of an automated health savings program, which the companies say marks the first time customers will be able to apply their network-branded Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) rewards cards toward purchases at a major pharmacy chain. “This new program eliminates the need to carry separate FSA and HSA cards, takes the guesswork out of identifying eligible products and eliminates the approximately $4 billion in FSA funds lost annually due to unused funds,” Built and Walgreens…

Photo courtesy of Pilot Co., Ltd.Pilot told CSP that Grant Leathers has become the company's new vice president of energy technologies.Leathers, who assumed the role in July, comes to Knoxville, Tennessee-based Pilot from Orange, Calif.-based SC Fuels, where he had served as chief information officer since January 2019.Pilot acquired SC Fuels in 2021.”I have the honor of leading Pilot Company's Energy Technology organization,” Leathers wrote on his LinkedIn page. “Our team delivers technology platforms and solutions that support our Transportation & Logistics, Supply, Wholesale, Midstream, Commercial Trading, Cardlock, Short Truck and Lubricants business lines. Combined, these businesses deliver more than…

Charlie the Tuna® Enters the Protein Era RESTON, VA — StarKist Co., a socially responsible company focused on providing delicious, nutritious and convenient protein products, is proud to announce the launch of its dynamic new campaign, “Flex with StarKist.” Led by award-winning choreographer, dancer and entertainer Derek Hough, the campaign, alongside StarKist's iconic mascot, Charlie the Tuna, aims to inspire consumers to share their personal accomplishments and proud moments that come from living a protein-packed, healthy lifestyle. This initiative marks a strategic shift for StarKist to become a leading protein supplier, now offering a diverse and delicious lineup that includes…