# Hegseth's 'High T' Troops Plan Draws Scientific Criticism

Pete Hegseth has proposed a military plan focused on boosting testosterone levels in troops, which experts describe as lacking scientific basis. Critics warn that the approach could harm service members and undermine evidence-based military policy. The plan has sparked debate over the role of ideology in defense decisions.

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### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/pete-hegseths-plan-for-high-t-troops-is-a-junk-science-fever-dream/) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:28:49 +0000