Stefanie Waldek

Saratoga Springs

Space, Travel and Design Journalist at Freelance

Space, travel, + design journalist. Weather, aviation, + baseball nerd. Polar enthusiast. @spacedotcom @travelleisure @cntraveler @housebeautiful etc.

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Articles

Satellites show 28 US cities are sinking, including NYC and Chicago: 'Infrastructure can be silently compromised'

6 days ago | space.com | Stefanie Waldek

A new study has found that the 28 most populous cities in the United States — including New York, Chicago, Dallas and Denver — are sinking at rates between two and 10 millimeters (0.08 and 0.4 inches) per year. Using satellite-based radar measurements, a team of researchers from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University developed high-resolution maps of sinking land, or subsidence, across major U.S. cities.
NASA diagnoses fracture in a 'huge cosmic bone' using X-ray observatory

1 week ago | space.com | Stefanie Waldek

Have you ever had an X-ray taken of your bones? Well, so has the Milky Way.
New JWST observations of 'trans-Neptunian objects' could help reveal our solar system's past

1 week ago | space.com | Stefanie Waldek

In a distant corner of our solar system called the Kuiper Belt, icy bodies lurk in the darkness, orbiting our sun at vast distances. These ancient minor planets are called trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs), and they date back to the formation of the solar system. Researchers participating in the Discovering the Surface Compositions of Trans-Neptunian Objects program, led by the University of Central Florida (UCF), recently studied these dim objects using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
New JWST observations of 'trans-Neptunian objects' could help reveal our solar system's past

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Stefanie Waldek

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An artist's interpretation of a trans-Neptunian object. | Credit: Artwork: NASA, ESA, and G. Bacon (STScI); Science: NASA, ESA, and C. Fuentes (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics)In a distant corner of our solar system called the Kuiper Belt, icy bodies lurk in the darkness, orbiting our sun at vast distances.
9 reasons to look up this May, from vanishing rings to a flower moon

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stefanie Waldek

May’s night sky is filled with entertainment for stargazers, whether you’re interested in observing planets, meteors, the moon, or even globular clusters. Grab your binoculars, set up your telescope, and get outside—here’s what to look for in the cosmos throughout the month. Moon, Mars, and the Beehive Cluster—May 3Just after sunset, look to the west to spot a celestial “swarm.” The stars of the Beehive Cluster (Messier 44) will appear to buzz just below the crescent moon.
9 reasons to look up this May, from vanishing rings to a flower moon

2 weeks ago | nationalgeographic.com | Stefanie Waldek

May’s night sky is filled with entertainment for stargazers, whether you’re interested in observing planets, meteors, the moon, or even globular clusters. Grab your binoculars, set up your telescope, and get outside—here’s what to look for in the cosmos throughout the month. Moon, Mars, and the Beehive Cluster—May 3Just after sunset, look to the west to spot a celestial “swarm.” The stars of the Beehive Cluster (Messier 44) will appear to buzz just below the crescent moon.
Why This 100-Year-Old Architecture Style Is Still a Designer Favorite

2 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Stefanie Waldek

Jump to:What Is Art Deco? The Influences of Art DecoThe Defining Characteristics of Art Deco Architecture and StyleFamous Art Deco Buildings Around the WorldArt Deco is one of the most easily recognizable architectural styles out there. Known for its sleek symmetry and geometric motifs, the style adorns skyscrapers, storefronts, and apartment buildings across the country. And this year, the fan-favorite style turns one hundred.
Why This 100-Year-Old Architecture Style Is Still a Designer Favorite

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stefanie Waldek

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Art Deco is one of the most easily recognizable architectural styles out there. Known for its sleek symmetry and geometric motifs, the style adorns skyscrapers, storefronts, and apartment buildings across the country. And this year, the fan-favorite style turns one hundred. The style originated in France before spreading worldwide in the latter half of the 1920s.
Every Ranch-Style Home Has THIS Iconic Feature

2 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Stefanie Waldek

Ranch-style homes are one of the most iconic residential architectural styles in the United States. Known for their single-story layouts, open interiors, and connection to the outdoors, ranch homes rose to popularity in the mid-20th century across suburbia and remain a go-to for homeowners seeking simplicity, accessibility, and affordability. Looking to decide whether or not a ranch-style house is right for you? Here's everything you need to know about the enduring look.
Every Ranch-Style Home Has THIS Iconic Feature

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stefanie Waldek

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Ranch-style homes are one of the most iconic residential architectural styles in the United States. Known for their single-story layouts, open interiors, and connection to the outdoors, ranch homes rose to popularity in the mid-20th century across suburbia and remain a go-to for homeowners seeking simplicity, accessibility, and affordability.