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Why do so many female animals live longer than males? New research

I’ve long been fascinated by one of the most stubborn patterns in biology: males and females rarely live the same length of time. In humans, women nearly always outlive men, with an average advantage of about five years worldwide today. This pattern holds across history, from 18th-century Swedes to contemporary…

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2025

How pollution and the microbiome interact with Tregs, the immune system regulators whose discovery was honored with the Nobel Prize

A special group of immune cells known as regulatory T cells, or Tregs for short, became an overnight sensation when a trio of U.S. and Japanese scientists won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Oct. 6, 2025, for their discovery and elucidation of these cells.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2025

Kyoto trip costs set to rise with 2026 tourist tax hike

An influx of tourists to the Japanese city has caused authorities to increase overnight accommodation taxes

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Min Woo Lee catches fire at PGA Tour event in Japan

Min Woo Lee has rattled through the back nine in just 28 shots to revive Australian hopes at the PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan.

AAP · Oct 10, 2025

'Time Runs Away': Japan's City With A Two-hour Cap On Phone Use

Police won't be rounding up people glued to phones in Japan's Toyoake, but the mayor believes his two-hour limit can help residents find a healthier relationship with their screens.

International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

The family of an Australian woman says she will pursue an international transfer home after losing an appeal against a drug smuggling conviction in Japan.

AAP · Oct 10, 2025

Five USMNT Players to Watch vs. Ecuador, Australia in October

The USMNT will look to start building momentum against two World Cup-bound opponents.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2025

Dollar Rallies on Higher Bond Yields and Hawkish Fed Speak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.63% and posted a 2.25-month high. Higher bond yields on Thursday were supportive of the dollar, along with weakness in stocks, which sparked some liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar accelerated on Thursday on hawkish comments from Fed...

Barchart · Oct 9, 2025

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Ecuador: Pulisic Leads in Best Form of His Life

Mauricio Pochettino could look to stick with the 3-4-3 formation, which led to a 2–0 win over Japan last month.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2025

Here's Our First Look at Toyota's New Sports Car

Update 2: Toyota did not reveal its new sports car on Monday. Instead, the automaker unveiled a new Corolla concept and kicked off a countdown to December 4 on its Toyota Gazoo Racing website. It reads "The Soul Lives On." Check it out, and set your watches.  

Motor1 · Oct 9, 2025