Wade Rawlins

Don't miss the dance in skies Monday

Charlotte Observer: Breaking News (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008

(By Wade Rawlins, wade.rawlins@newsobserver.com) On Monday evening, the three brightest objects in the night sky will dance. Jupiter and Venus, which for weeks have been edging closer to each other in the southwestern sky, will appear to nearly touch – and on Monday after sunset the crescent moon will join them. “They're going to be so close that if you held your thumb at arm's length...

• Venus, Jupiter will 'shine' Monday night - MSNBC.com
• Spectacular Sky Scene Monday Evening - Space.com

Chatham house overflows with efficiency

News & Observer (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008

A new house in Chatham County is recognized by federal environmental leaders as the nation's first to meet standards of a new program promoting water efficiency.

Some moms ditch plastic cups

News & Observer (Free subscription) | 16/11/2008

Safety of additive is topic of debate.

Oliver Sacks to speak in Triangle

News & Observer (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008

Scientist wrote 'Awakenings'.