First-ever biomechanics study of Indigenous weapons shows what made them so deadly
For the first time, state-of-the-art biomechanics technology has allowed us to scientifically measure just how deadly are two iconic Aboriginal weapons. In First Weapons, an ABC TV series aired last year, host Phil Breslin tested out a range of Indigenous Australian weapons. Amongst these were two striking weapons – the paired leangle and parrying shield, and the kodj. Both weapons are used to strike at an opponent. While the warriors who wield them are well aware of the weapons’ lethality, our team was approached by the show’s creators, Blackfella Films, to use modern biomechanic tools and methods to assess them. Our goal was...
Planning Commission checks in on new density bonus program
At their most recent meeting, members of the Planning Commission took the temperature of the city’s newest density bonus program, which is designed to allow developers to build more in exchange for community benefits like affordable housing. The program, dubbed DB90, replaces the short-lived, now-scrapped VMU2 program that had...
Inside the Hamptons Haven of Seagram’s Heiress Hannah Bronfman and Brendan Fallis
In the world of celebrity real estate, few stories resonate quite like that of Hannah Bronfman, the heiress to the Seagram’s fortune, and her husband, DJ Brendan Fallis. Recently, they have opened the doors to their stunning $1.6 million Hamptons home, revealing the extensive renovations that have transformed this idyllic getaway into a family retreat.