Pentagon Reportedly Testing Radio Wave Device Linked to ‘Havana Syndrome’

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January 13, 2026, 4:30 PM

• •U.S. officials in Cuba reported 'Havana syndrome' symptoms.
• •The Pentagon is testing a radio wave device linked to the syndrome.
• •Debate continues over the causes and neurological impacts.
• •Scientific American is seeking support for its science journalism.

The U.S. Department of Defense is reportedly testing a machine that produces pulsed radio waves, which may be linked to the debated 'Havana syndrome', a condition with symptoms experienced by U.S. officials. This syndrome, also known as anomalous health incidents (AHIs), has a range of symptoms and has sparked debate about its causes, including exposure to neurotoxins and mass psychogenic illness. Despite various studies, including one by the National Institutes of Health, the specific neurological consequences and root causes of Havana syndrome remain inconclusive. Scientific American is seeking support to continue its coverage of scientific discoveries and the issues shaping the world.

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