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 ...

This post is co-authored by Ron Riggio and nonverbal communication expert Alan Crawley. When and why do we clap? We get startled, and we clap. We try to get our dog’s (or our child’s) attention, and ...

Researchers find that simple rhythmic activities, such as clapping, can have a positive impact on individuals with dyslexia, a reading disorder. Donny and Marie Osmond have lent their talents to the ...

Neurological illness can be devastating. One disease that affects the brain is stroke, occurring when the blood supply to the brain in blocked and often resulting in speech, motor or memory impairment ...

Earlier this month, we witnessed chimpanzees syncing up their movements to dance a conga of sorts, but it wasn’t set to music. Now, researchers in Japan have recorded chimps bopping along to piano ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode: Relieve stress, boost self-esteem, and increase focus through a simple body music practice. And do it with a friend to feel more compassion and a hit ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A dozen or so fortunate journalists, customers, and collaborators were privy to a captivating ...