Researchers deserve a round of applause for uncovering the science behind the acoustics produced from hand clapping that had not been clearly understood until recently.

Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator Faster clapping yields lower-frequency sounds, as does cupping one's hands while clapping.

The clapping hands emoji: When used repetitively in a row, it signifies applause, but as any social media user by now understands, that is not the emoji's primary placement in the world of Twitter ...

The “Helmholtz resonator” concept explains the frequencies of sound produced by clapping the hands together in different configurations.

The University of Manchester's student union has banned clapping, whooping and cheering at their events -- suggesting the use of "jazz hands" instead. Traditional clapping can be triggering for ...