 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

Apply the <chain rule> to $U(s,y)=u(s,y+s)$. Holding $y$ fixed while differentiating in $s$ gives $U_s=u_t+u_x$, while $U_y=u_x$ and $U_{yy}=u_{xx}$. Thus the <advection-diffusion equation> becomes
$$
\boxed{U_s=U_{yy}+F(s,y),\qquad F(s,y)=f(s,y+s).}
$$
The moving coordinate follows the unit-speed advection, leaving the <heat equation> with a transformed source.

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