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Share your photos of spooky travel spots: Have you vacationed somewhere creepy and crawly? Experience unexplained phenomena at a hotel or B&B? Share photos of your haunted or just plain spooky trips. ›20:29 9 Oct, Thu
Cleaner way to drink from the seas?: David Kreamer's vision is to return old ships to the seas where they belong. But he'd like to see them fulfill a new purpose: turning seawater into drinking water through desalination facilities. ›21:55 6 Oct, Mon
EarthTalk Q&A: Painkillers, electric bikes: Read answers to readers questions about environmental topics. ›20:53 7 Oct, Tue
Scientists confirm shark's virgin birth: In a study reported Friday in the Journal of Fish Biology, scientists said DNA testing proved that a pup carried by a female Atlantic blacktip shark in the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center contained no genetic material from a male. ›05:49
California to help climate by curbing sprawl: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation that attempts to ease greenhouse gas emissions by giving priority to transportation projects that limit commutes and curb urban sprawl. ›19:26 1 Oct, Wed
Will gene testing change behavior?: A Silicon Valley gene-testing startup is responding to criticism that the tests could spur bad health-care choices by teaming up for a broad study of how the results affect behavior. ›17:01 9 Oct, Thu
Financial crisis may worsen mental health woes: The global financial crisis is likely to cause increased mental health problems and even suicides as people struggle to cope with poverty and unemployment, the World Health Organization warned on Thursday. ›14:51 9 Oct, Thu
Turtles relocated to avoid becoming roadkill: A rescue squad is working against the clock to save Eastern box turtles that would otherwise be crushed or buried alive when hundreds of acres of woods in Maryland are paved over. ›15:13 30 Sep, Tue
Teen recounts horror of sex slavery: Shauna Newell, 18, was remarkably composed as she described being kidnapped, drugged, gang-raped and savagely beaten. She is only one of many young American victims of human traffickers, some treated as criminals themselves. ›15:52 9 Oct, Thu
Venus flytraps face loss of habitat: The venus flytrap's ability to snatch living prey makes it a favorite of elementary school science classes everywhere. But these days, the tiny plant is vulnerable. ›01:43 6 Oct, Mon
Americas most reliable airlines: Budget carriers aren't always considered smooth-running operations offering a consistent level of service. But according to our analysis of the nation's 10 major airlines, discount carriers actually rank first in reliability. ›15:37
Flight of the penguins to freedom: Hundreds of juvenile Magellanic penguins were flown 1,500 miles to the south of Brazil where they were released back into the wild. ›00:23 7 Oct, Tue
Evidence is in: Gil Grissom is irreplaceable: Everyones favorite CSI might be leaving the crime lab, but William Petersen's portrayal of Gil Grissom has left an indelible mark on the show. By Paige Newman ›14:02 9 Oct, Thu
Geothermal energy backers expect rebirth: Economic and environmental forces have created a "perfect storm" that could help geothermal shed its back-seat renewable status, proponents said at an international conference. ›19:27 7 Oct, Tue
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
Study: Tuna travel across the Atlantic: Bluefin tuna from both sides of the Atlantic get together as juveniles, a discovery that could affect how the tuna fishery is managed. ›22:41 2 Oct, Thu
CO2 rise means louder oceans, study finds: Beyond the damage it is expected to inflict upon sensitive marine ecosystems, ocean acidification may also allow sound to travel farther underwater, creating a louder deep sea din. ›19:44 30 Sep, Tue
Americas best secret neighborhoods: From Boston to San Francisco, once-fringe neighborhoods now beckon with cool clubs, groundbreaking restaurants, and secret hot spots. ›15:57 9 Oct, Thu
la carte pricing not flying with passengers: When we asked msnbc.com readers what they thought of the "unbundling" of airline services, many were displeased. ›15:37
GPS could save airlines billions in fuel costs: A World War II-era air traffic network that often forces planes to take longer, zigzagging routes is costing U.S. airlines billions of dollars in wasted fuel. ›18:05
4.2 million new 'green' jobs predicted: A major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2 million new "green" jobs over the next three decades, according to a study commissioned by the nation's mayors. ›17:58 2 Oct, Thu
Is Angelina breastfeeding on W mag cover?: Jolie appears in a sleeveless top, which has been opened to reveal part of her left breast and a tiny hand ostensibly belonging to one of her twins. ›23:03 9 Oct, Thu
Is it OK to marry my friend's ex-lover?: Are your friend's exes forever verboten? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a woman who has fallen in love with her friend's ex-boyfriend, and considers why the (now married) pal feels so disrespected. ›15:07 9 Oct, Thu
Do you have a question for Billy Bush?: Do you have a question for Billy Bush? Want to know about the celebrities he's interviewed? Who was his favorite? Well, here's your chance to ask the co-anchor of 'Access Hollywood' anything and everything. E-mail us, and maybe he'll answer them on TODAY! ›14:45 9 Oct, Thu
