A SCIENTIST has given himself brain damage after testing an experimental weapon – in a botched bid to prove that “Havana Syndrome” doesn’t exist.
The Norwegian researcher tested the device – which shoots powerful microwave energy pulses – on his own body before suffering symptoms of the mysterious condition.
The unidentified boffin used the cutting-edge gun on himself to prove that its effects would be harmless.
But they soon started developing symptoms of the so-called “Havana Syndrome” – a feared “disease” which has reportedly affected hundreds of diplomats and spies across the world.
The Norwegian scientist told the CIA about the top-secret experiments in 2024 and their horrifying results, the Washington Post reported.
White House officials rushed to Norway following the tip-off, where they could inspect the device.
It was believed to have been built using materials stolen from a foreign government.
It comes amid mounting speculation that these so-called “pulsed energy” weapons can have terrifying effects on the human body.
Fears are also growing that the futuristic guns have been used on US officials.
But the Norwegian researcher’s symptoms are not exactly identical to usual cases of “Havana Syndrome”, sources told the outlet.
“Havana Syndrome” is an unexplained condition which produces severe symptoms – including headaches, dizziness, loud ringing in the ears and cognitive difficulties.
The first reported case of the mysterious disease was in 2016 when officials at the US embassy in Havana, Cuba, started reporting the puzzling symptoms.
The condition has been reported in more than 15 countries now, including Russia, China, India, Colombia, the US and the UK.
Washington recognises these symptoms as “anomalous health incidents”.
But “Havana Syndrome” may be a result of deliberate attacks on US officials, reports claim.
Weapons that inflict the mind-boggling condition are understood to release strong bursts of electromagnetic energy to silently cause brain damage from a distance.
The attacks have sparked speculation that Russia is behind some of the cases – but Moscow has denied involvement.
It had previously been suggested that these types of weapons were impossible to construct.
But the recent report from the Norwegian scientist suggests this may not be the case.
However, those aware of the test have claimed that it does not prove that “Havana Syndrome” is the work of foreign powers.
It comes after reports emerged that Washington bought the mystery weapon behind “Havana Syndrome” in an undercover operation.
The Biden administration managed to quietly purchase the device in its final weeks in 2024, a new report by CNN claimed.
Multiple sources told CBS News more than 1,500 American officials have reported experiencing “Havana Syndrome” since 2016.
Bought for millions of dollars by the Department of Homeland Security’s Investigations division, the device is portable, backpack sized and contains components with Russian origins, according to the anonymous sources.
Despite containing Russian components, there has been no evidence revealing that the device was Russian-made.
Officials have reportedly struggled to understand how a device that small could cause the level of damage reported by some victims.
Donald Trump has also confirmed that US special forces used a secret sonic weapon to capture dictator Nicolás Maduro.
The sonic weapon made Venezuelan soldiers “vomit blood”, with one witness claiming he was left “unable to stand” after being blasted with the device.
The US president has also told the New York Post: “The Discombobulator. I’m not allowed to talk about it.”
What is ‘Havana Syndrome’?
“HAVANA Syndrome” was first identified in 2016 among US diplomats at an embassy in Cuba, after it affected personnel from the United States.
Victims have reported headaches, dizziness, memory problems, hearing loss and balance issues – sometimes similar to a concussion or brain injury.
Some patients say they heard a sudden loud or piercing noise just before symptoms began.
More than 200 suspected cases across US government staff are under investigation, with reports in 15+ countries including the United Kingdom.
The exact cause is unknown – US intelligence agencies say it is “very unlikely” to be a foreign attack.
One theory suggests “pulsed-energy” devices emitting bursts of electromagnetic radiation, with some sufferers needing months of treatment.
