A round of applause, please: Scientists have finally figured out what’s behind the sound of clapping. The research pinpoints a mechanism called a Helmholtz resonator — the same acoustic concept that ...
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 ...
Each night just before 8 p.m., the crown of Salesforce Tower, the tallest structure in San Francisco, displays a series of clapping hands to honor frontline essential workers during the COVID-19 ...