Van de Ven clapped supporters after beating Everton but not after losing to Chelsea Xinhua News Agency If players clap in a stadium full of boos, does it make a sound? Do frustrated away fans — total ...

How do you decide when to start clapping after a virtuoso performance? And when do you stop? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. New ...

Nearly every human culture uses clapping to cheer, protest, pray or perform – but a new study reveals that the familiar gesture is as much a scientific event as it is a social one. “This is the first ...