It's thought that the origins of applause lie far, far back in the evolutionary history of mankind, at a time when our ...

Nicole Kidman raised eyebrows at the Oscars with her unusual approach to applause, but now she’s set the record straight as to what was behind the seal-clapping. During last month’s Academy Awards, ...

The double handclap – most powerfully deployed in Patrice Rushen’s Forget Me Nots – is now a staple of pop thanks to Dua Lipa and more. Its practitioners explain why it’s still so catchy The trailer ...

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 ...

Binmen, snack makers, coffee, gin, teenagers, unlimited data – there are so many small glories to thank Clap for carers, clap for heroes. Clap for teachers, clap for bin collectors, clap for postmen, ...

A revived initiative to applaud the heroes of the pandemic has returned - but much more quietly than last year. It comes after the founder of Clap for Carers distanced herself from its return after ...