ITHACA, N.Y. — Every time you applaud at a concert or celebrate a touchdown, your hands are performing a feat of physics that scientists have puzzled over for decades. Cornell University researchers ...

The post-match screen in Super Smash Bros. is a familiar sight: the winner celebrates, their name is displayed, and the loser offers a sometimes-resentful-looking round of applause. But what we've ...

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 ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The post-match screen in Super Smash Bros. is a familiar sight: the winner celebrates, their name is displayed, and the loser offers a ...