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- 1NASA says space station's robotic arm is stuck for nowβNASA, for the time being, is unable to move the space station's large robotic arm https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/
The large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working, and NASA says it cannot move it for the time being. Engineers are working to understand the fault on Canadarm2, which is essential for catching cargo spacecraft, moving astronauts during spacewalks and repositioning modules. The outage raises questions about station operations until the arm is restored.
- 2Voice AI startup Modulate raises $25 millionβΌVoice AI startup Modulate raises $25M to bring audio-native models to more developers
Voice AI startup Modulate has raised $25 million in new funding to expand access to its audio-native models for more developers. The company builds voice-focused AI technology, and the fresh capital will support broader developer adoption of its tools. The announcement was reported by SiliconANGLE and is drawing attention as investment continues to flow into voice and audio AI startups.
- 3Why India's solar manufacturing is a big success storyβΌWhy Indiaβs solar manufacturing is a big success story
Reports highlight India's rapid rise in solar manufacturing, crediting domestic production policies for building a homegrown industry capable of supplying solar panels at scale. India has become one of the world's fastest-growing solar manufacturing hubs, reducing reliance on imported Chinese modules while creating jobs and supporting its clean energy targets. Commentators point to it as a model for how emerging economies can industrialise around renewables.
- 4Voice startup Modulate raises $25 millionβModulate raises $25M for its voice models and analysis suite
Modulate has raised $25 million to expand its voice modelling technology and voice analysis suite. The company builds tools around synthetic and analysed voice, and the fresh funding will support growth of its platform. The announcement was reported by TechCrunch, drawing attention from the startup and tech community.
- 5GlobalFoundries sees strong Chinese demand for optical modulesβGlobalFoundries reports strong demand for Chinese optical modules as data centre construction accelerates. The US contra
US contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries reports strong demand for Chinese optical modules as data centre construction accelerates. The company is expanding its presence in China to serve domestic clients amid an infrastructure boom, positioning itself to benefit from heavy investment in data centres despite ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing over semiconductor supply chains.
- 6Genetic Module Enables Male-Sterile Watermelon Hybrid BreedingβGenetic Module Unlocks Male Sterility for Hybrid Watermelon Breeding | Newswise
Researchers have identified a genetic module that produces male sterility in watermelon, a breakthrough for hybrid seed production. Male-sterile plants cannot self-pollinate, making it easier and cheaper to breed hybrid watermelons without manual emasculation. The finding could streamline commercial watermelon breeding programs and is being noted in plant science and agricultural circles.
- 7Tongwei unveils 24.5%-efficiency rooftop solar moduleβΌTongwei launches TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 rooftop solar module with 24.5% efficiency
Chinese solar manufacturer Tongwei has launched the TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48, a rooftop solar module built on its tunnel oxide passivated contact (TNC) cell technology. The company says the panel reaches 24.5% efficiency, a figure that would place it among the more efficient mainstream rooftop products on the market. The announcement adds to intensifying competition among Chinese module makers racing to commercialise higher-efficiency cell formats.
- 8TCL Solar launches back-contact double-glass module lineβΌTCL Solar launches new back-contact, double-glass module line
TCL Solar has introduced a new line of back-contact, double-glass solar modules, expanding its photovoltaic product portfolio. Back-contact designs eliminate visible front contacts to improve efficiency and aesthetics, while double-glass construction boosts durability and weather resistance. The launch positions the Chinese manufacturer to compete in the high-efficiency residential and commercial solar market as demand for premium modules grows.
- 9Suntech showcases solar and storage products at UK trade showβΌSuntech highlights PV and energy Storage at Solar & Storage Live UK
Suntech presented its photovoltaic modules and energy storage solutions at Solar & Storage Live UK, one of Britain's main renewable energy trade events. The company's focus on combined solar-plus-storage offerings reflects growing demand in the UK market, where installers and developers are increasingly pairing panels with batteries as grid connection costs rise and households seek energy independence.
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