(CNN) CIA doctor hit by Havana syndrome says he was in ‘disbelief’ as he suffered what he was investigating. I’ve written so much about the (link) Havana attacks, this risks repetition. So this is a brief critique of CNN reportage, in the vein of CNN Editorial, Meredith McCarroll, Anthony Bourdain listened; Appalachia’s Three Percent. In … Continue reading (CNN) CIA doctor hit by Havana syndrome says he was in ‘disbelief’ as he suffered what he was investigating →

(CNN) Member of CIA chief’s team reported Havana syndrome symptoms on recent trip to India. Now we have two problems, the attacks themselves, and the possibility of espionage. My own impression, which is only a hunch, is  the possibility of very broad network penetration. There is also possible indication of a mole. I’ve written extensively … Continue reading (CNN)Member of CIA chief’s team reported Havana syndrome symptoms on recent trip to India →

(CNN) Microwaves suspected in ‘sonic attacks’ on US diplomats in Cuba and China, scientists say. This is about the newly popular theory that microwaves, not ultrasonic sound, are responsible for the brain injuries of U.S. diplomats in Cuba and China.  Golomb’s paper (pdf) Diplomats’ Mystery Illness and Pulsed Radiofrequency/ Microwave Radiation is a plausibility argument. … Continue reading Havana “Sonic” Attacks; Microwaves? →

Today, (CNN) Senate holds hearing on Cuba ‘sonic attacks’ Here’s a link to previous articles. Since that time, the FBI has (ABC) come to doubt. But the Russian research involved exposure over weeks, at much lower thresholds than noted by Western sources. Did the F.B.I. consult “Effects of Ultrasonic Noise on the Human Body – … Continue reading Senate Hearings on Havana Sonic “Attacks” →

Let’s look at the homework. Once every 15 cycles, all four crystals line up. Once every 375 microseconds, all the crystals are pushing.  So we could expect an audible tone at 2667 Hz. There is also a half-height reverse pulse in the middle of these, which combines to a second harmonic. In fact,  a variety … Continue reading Havana Sonic Attack Weapon — Let’s Build It! Part 6 →

Given Russian strengths in physics and weakness  in electronics, the Russian solution is likely to be what is called “simple and elegant”, more like the carburetor of an old-fashioned car than fancy electronic fuel injection. Our gadget needs parts that actually make noise. Loudspeakers make sounds like human voices, music, bells, chimes, whistles, anything you … Continue reading Havana Sonic Attack Weapon — Let’s Build It! Part 5 →

Let’s refer back to the Polish paper quoted in Havana Sonic Attacks — Addendum for techies only: Roshchin and Dobroserdov indicated that levels of 90–110 dB within the range of lower frequencies (21kHz) and 110–115 dB within the range of higher frequencies (40kHz) constituted the limit of occurrence of functional changes [36]. Since we’re designing … Continue reading Havana Sonic Attack Weapon — Let’s Build It! Part 4 →

I was going to get right to blowing up Patient Zero’s head. But then I remembered that there might be someone in the audience whose sole purpose in life is to make the presenter miserable, by asking a show-stopper question. Richard Feynman, known for his kindness in all other ways, was famous for this. Some … Continue reading Havana Sonic Attack Weapon — Let’s Build It! Part 3 →

Let’s continue building our hypothetical device. If it’s doable, it is probably shaped by the considerations that follow. Note: if what follows is correct, the attacks should correlate to nights of low wind velocity, with the position of the attacker  sheltered from wind by a building wall. Absolute calm is essential. If you want to … Continue reading Havana Sonic Attack Weapon — Let’s Build It! Part 2 →

We’re not actually going to. This will be informed speculation, guided by open source physics and electronics. But perhaps it will inspire some young budding Dr. Evil to a lifetime of work. It all depends on your idea of fun. Let’s consider the general shape of the package: Futuristic. Eventually, all surfaces will be active. … Continue reading Havana Sonic Attack Weapon — Let’s Build It! Part 1 →