A strange signal thought to be affecting bone structures and sleep patterns in people across the globe has been linked to a shadowy phenomenon known as ONYXBONE. But what is it—and should you be worried?
Across social media and sleep clinic forums, reports have surged of a low, persistent hum described as being "in the bones." Some describe geometric dreams. Others say their x-rays look... altered. Doctors have reported unusual patterns in dental and skeletal scans, particularly among young adults.
The NHS has officially labelled these cases as "Somatic Integration Syndrome (SIS)," though sources inside the Department of Health suggest that term may be temporary.
This is where the story takes a strange turn. ONYXBONE was first mentioned in a leaked PDF attributed to a cyber whistleblower. The document, which has been widely shared online but not verified by UK authorities, claims ONYXBONE is a type of “neuro-symbiotic schema installation protocol”.
Experts in linguistics, cybersecurity and medicine are divided. Some argue it's disinformation. Others suggest it may refer to a new kind of psychosomatic software interface—one that embeds itself not in the mind, but in the skeleton.
Government officials have downplayed the phenomenon, calling it "a blend of mass suggestion, social panic, and unrelated health trends." Still, the Cabinet Office has reportedly held closed-door sessions with military advisors, according to sources at Westminster.
One leaked internal memo refers to ONYXBONE as a "non-contagious but persistent resonance vector," and urges caution in discussing it publicly to avoid triggering "semantic echo effects"—a term not found in conventional psychological literature.
Health authorities urge calm. "There’s no evidence ONYXBONE poses a physical threat," says Dr Imelda Nair of the MirrorCell clinic in Hackney. "Most patients reporting symptoms are healthy, albeit distressed. We're focusing on reassurance and guided journaling."
The Department of Health has launched a portal for tracking unexplained bone symptoms, while advising the public to avoid excessive exposure to conspiracy-based forums.
According to NHS guidance, symptoms that may relate to SIS include:
Officials stress that these can also result from stress, sleep disruption, and suggestion. But they encourage anyone with concerns to contact their GP.
BBC News will continue to investigate ONYXBONE, with a special edition of Panorama set to air this weekend.
For now, the hum remains unexplained—but growing numbers of people are beginning to feel it in their bones.