And once again, science provides an answer: a new study has shown that men are more likely than women to crave alcohol when depressed. The same study says that women are more prone to buy shoes. We kid, ladies (some guys also love retail therapy!). Gulp your way into the full article.

Star Trek fans, here's something you might get a hoot out of: NASA has developed its own Tricorder. Ok, it's not exactly like the Tricorder, but it could be its ancestor. Details in the full article.

Love the sea? This new cemetery gives sea lovers the chance to spend their afterlife underwater. It kinda gives a new meaning to the phrase "sleeping with the fishes." More in the full article.

Prosthetics for humans are common. Prosthetics for animals aren't as common, but they're not unheard of - but prosthetics for sea creatures are a different matter. At least, this is the first time we've heard of a prosthetic tail. Meet Winter, the world's first bionic dolphin. Details in the full article.

A year ago, scientists found that there really is such a thing as an obesity gene. That statement isn't entirely accurate though. In reality, there's more than one "fat" gene. Now they've found two more. Details after the "read more" link below.

Is there such a thing as a killer meteor season for the Earth? Scientists believe so. One theory says that the killer meteor that killed the dinos came during this kind of season. Scientists now believe we are close to another such season. More details in the full article.

Scientists at Hewlett-Packard have found a new type of component for an electrical circuit that, if developed, would mean that computers will never have to boot up (except for the first time, at least). They call it the memory resistor, or memristor. Details after the "read more" link below.

A new survey from the American Lung Association has revealed the most polluted cities in America. Which cities topped the list? Pittsburgh ranked the highest in short-term pollution, but Los Angeles proved to be the most polluted on a year-round basis, as well as in terms of smog or ozone. Time to whip out the gas mask? If you want to know whether your city made the list, follow the "read more" link below.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Forget it. Play a round of Bejeweled instead. According to a new study, casual games are proven to be beneficial for your health. Details in the full article.

It's probably the most appropriate end: the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant - site of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster - will soon be contained in a huge steel coffin, sealing it forever. More details in the full article.