What is High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) and it's conspiracies?

Whimsical Wavelengths - A Science Podcast by Jeffrey Mark Zurek - PhD, PGeo, Geophysicist Volcanologist Science Communicator

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There are just some research programs that some people find scary. Some make sense. Playing with radioactive material or pathogens can be risky! What about the High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP)?

HAARP is located in Gakona, Alaska a joint project between government agencies and the University of Alaska. It studies the ionosphere and its potential to improve radio communications and surveillance technology.

Government involvement? Surveillance? seems like a ripe topic for conspiracy theorists who do not trust institutions and don't have a firm grasp science and technology. So let's explore what some "think" this equipment can do! (with what it actually does)

As promised here is where you can get a kit to mind control a cockroach.... I didn't buy it! I am not sponsored etc. Just proof you can find it.

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