It's such a natural reaction to something impressive or joyous that you might never have thought to question it. But why do we show our appreciation, approval, or even happiness by noisily clapping ...

Primitive though they may be, given just a simple audio recording of a single handclap, is it possible to determine the hand-configuration of the clapper via a computer-assisted digital analysis of ...

Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music. Acousticians often ...

While delivering his first State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Trump applauded several times while introducing the guests that he and Melania Trump invited to the address. There's ...

This post is co-authored by Ron Riggio and nonverbal communication expert Alan Crawley. When and why do we clap? We get startled, and we clap. We try to get our dog’s (or our child’s) attention, and ...

Applause is greatly revered as a symbol of warmth and adoration from a crowd. TV shows that film in front of a live audience often cue their audiences to clap in order to generate the desired auditory ...

The track delivers an instantly recognizable burst of energy, beginning with sharp, percussive claps that register as distinct “hits” across the frequency spectrum. These transient strikes sit atop a ...

Soft, multi‐layered clapping captured deep within a vast theatre creates a lush, mid‑range tapestry that ebbs naturally into an expansive, subtle ambience. Each handstroke is rendered with careful ...

What makes us clap more for some performances than others? You'd think it's obvious: The better the show, the more applause. Think again. Guest host Linda Wertheimer explores how and why applause ...