Science & Technology

Ill-fated scientist tested 'Havana Syndrome' energy weapon on himself

By T.K. Randall
February 16, 2026

Image: U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba
Credit: (PD) US Department of State Back in January, we reported that the Pentagon had allegedly obtained an example of the type of device responsible for Havana Syndrome - the name given to a mystery condition caused by a spate of suspected 'attacks' which began in Havana, Cuba back in 2016.

Victims of the phenomenon typically report symptoms such as fatigue, headaches and nausea as well as debilitating long-term health issues that have proven difficult to treat.

The device obtained by the Pentagon - described as being around the size of a backpack - was purchased back in 2024 by the Department of Homeland Security's Investigations division.

Tests spanning more than a year have since revealed that it is capable of inducing the same symptoms reported by sufferers of Havana syndrome.This week, the Washington Post reported on a further twist in the story involving a scientist in Norway who had gone above and beyond to prove that directed-energy weapons could not be responsible for the phenomenon.

To accomplish this, he built his own electromagnetic pulse-emitting device using classified information and made the rather questionable decision to test it out on himself.

According to reports, he ended up with neurological symptoms consistent with Havana Syndrome.

While this doesn't prove that the phenomenon is definitely linked to an attack by a foreign power, it certainly adds further evidence to support such a conclusion.

Question is - if someone is targeting officials with such a weapon - who is doing it and why ?

Source: Jerusalem Post

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