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    1. A typical sound recording device would not be able to recordthe microwave sound because it is generated inside the sub-ject’s head. This includes any commercially available cellularmobile telephone. On the contrary, if it was easy to record thesound with a typical sound recording device, most personsin the same room or environment should be able to hear theloud sound.

      Illustrates the feasibility of the phenomenon

    2. Significantly, they also fall within the permissible‘‘safe’’ limits of currently promulgated safety standards andprotection guidelines, The required microwave technologyis mature and in general, commercially available in manydeveloped countries

      What would this technology be used for?

    3. umerous laboratoryinvestigations and theoretical research, and supported by bio-logical, physical, mathematical, and computer simulationsalong with reported experiences of the embassy staff.

      Supporting evidence: compare with the group, how strong is the evidence of their theories?

    4. Depending on modulation and pulse width, differentmicrowave pulses or pulse sequences will generate differentsound sensations via microwave auditory effect

      Explanation for variety of sounds reported

    5. The symptomsinclude headaches, severe hearing loss, ringing in the ears,nausea, and problems with balance or vertigo, and are sug-gestive of a connection to the inner ear apparatus within thehuman head

      Symptoms

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    1. These attacks began in Moscow some seventy-one years ago, in 1953, and were eventually privately admitted to by Soviet officials

      I don't consider past actions as sufficient evidence

    2. As of the end of 2022, perhaps up to 1,500 US officials had complained of having suffered such debilitating and disabling symptoms as constant headaches, dizziness, loss of memory and vision, nausea, insomnia, and vertigo.

      To increase credibility, how do these compare to non-US officials? Were others experiencing this effect? Also, does it compare closely with an existing ailment?

    3. severe headaches and nausea, after hearing unidentifiable grinding, piercing, and unbearable noises inside their heads, with those who were exposed the longest suffering from the most crippling disabilities.

      similar yet some variation in reported symptoms compared to Lin's study

    4. tolerating, denying, and concealing decades of Russian attacks, at the expense of American officials, has harmed the credibility and weakened the power of the US government to deter other acts of aggression.

      Very serious and definitive allegation

    5. threatening the Russians with retaliation.

      Highly accusatory. While Lin provided an evidence-based scientific study, this article is useful in how it reflects US sentiments and accusations towards Russia

    6. President Vladimir Putin and Russian military officers have publicly bragged about developing weapons that could cause health effects similar to Havana Syndrome.

      No source provided here

    7. recall a series of historically documented Soviet technical operations against the US embassy in Moscow that began in 1953 and lasted for decades, providing credible evidence of serious harm to numerous diplomats and other US officials.

      Unlike James Lin's report, the FPRI is quasi-accusing Russians in Havana Syndrome