“The system uses millimeter waves, which can penetrate only 1/64th of an inch of skin, just enough to cause discomfort. By comparison, common kitchen microwaves penetrate several inches of skin.”

Great, they’re comparing it to microwaves. so basically it cooks a persons skin…but not too much.

“The millimeter waves cannot go through walls, but they can penetrate most clothing, officials said. They refused to comment on whether the waves can go through glass.”

I’m wondering if “no comment” means it shatters glass, or if it means it can’t do sh** through glass.

So CNN printed an interesting story, but as usual, they didn’t do any research. Footnote: does anyone else wonder why CNN doesn’t just have a room full of researchers? they don’t! they don’t have that room — I think every news network needs a room filled with at least 5 researchers for every reporter.

I did some research, and it didn’t take long. This “safer” weapon is actually pretty crazy. The test subjects for this weapon were not allowed to wear glasses, and after one test, were told to remove any coins or other metal objects that could create hot spots on the skin. There were breaks inbetween tests to let the skin cool.

And that whole microwave comparison? Well, it’s interesting that you took that route CNN, because check this out. I know it’s going to come as a huge surprise, but microwaves are bad for humans. “Their claims are a bunch of crap,” said Professor W. Ross Adey, professor of physiology at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, Calif. “We’ve known that many forms of microwaves at levels below heating can cause significant health effects in the long term.”

Here’s how they’re planning to use it in Iraq, and some pictures.