Physics news — October 10, 2026

Oct 10, 2026, 10:55 UTC

Mass Arrests and Extortion at Cambodian Apartments

Chinese nationals living in several Cambodian apartment complexes, including Tooze Palace, Royal Palace, 10.1 Prince Residence, and Tai Zi Wan Yu Apartment, have reported sudden inspections by local police and military police, leading to mass arrests and extortion. Those arrested were mainly Chinese nationals with valid passports and documents, including individuals who were merely picking up takeout or passing by. The property management did not notify residents about the inspections and allowed the police to enter and search premises. Money was demanded at various stages, from visits to prison wards, with conservatively estimated totals reaching over 2 billion yuan (around $290 million USD). The purpose of this post is to warn Chinese nationals in Cambodia to leave immediately upon hearing about inspections and to remind everyone to stay informed about the situation.

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NASA Tests Next-Gen Heat Shields for Moon, Mars Landings

NASA is testing heat shields for future Moon and Mars missions using the Cygnus cargo spacecraft's re-entry. The Kentucky Reentry Probe Experiment (KREPE-3) involves 12 mini-capsules carrying various heat shield materials, including 3D-printed shields and those intended for Mars missions like Dragonfly. The capsules, designed by University of Kentucky students, collect data on temperature, pressure, and other parameters during re-entry.