It can control heat and odor -- and even fight disease.

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When cooking the onions, you'll need to control the heat and give an occasional stir.

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He said the new integrated temperature control system was like a giant television remote control which would allow for very tight control of heat and electricity consumption.

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The generators, which resemble massive steel fire hydrants, control heat in the reactors and operate something like a car's radiator.

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Also, every room has a large fireplace as well as motion sensors which control the heat, lights and even the shades.

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Incorrectly-soldered transistors on control boards could heat up and the power supply fuse could blow, shutting down the hybrid system causing the vehicle to coast to a stop, Toyota says.

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If you have a Nest thermostat you can control it remotely and turn the heat on in your house before you get home.

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In the case of the Splendor, the heat generated by the fire damaged two engine control switchboards directly above and melted electrical cabling, causing a total loss of electrical power on board and the failure of the forward engine room.

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Try to control your emotions, and don't begin the conversation in the heat of the moment.

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The goal is to develop a range of areas where they can make improvements, such as new levels of control of semiconductor properties on a near-atomic level to light mixing and heat management.

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