How long can you stare into someone's eyes before it gets...

In a new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, 498 participants watched a video of an actor staring and indicated when the eye contact began to feel awkward. That took just 3.3 seconds on average.

Want to see how your staring power compares? Test it out using this video by Science magazine:

ExploreRead more here.

About the Author

Cox Media Group National Content Desk

World shares advance after Wall Street gets a lift from hopes for a Fed rate cut

14m ago

Russian attacks kill at least 7 in Ukraine as talks on peace plan continue

23m ago

The European Union proposes deepening defense industry ties with Ukraine

1h ago

Featured

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

Analysts warn Georgia Power bills will rise if PSC approves data center buildout

Analysts are warning Georgia Power's residential customers could see monthly bills jump $20 or more if state regulators approve the company's planned data center expansion.

GHSA suspends 39 Gainesville football players for brawl that ended playoff game

The Gainesville-Brunswick game was discontinued with 1:57 left in the third quarter when the fight began. Gainesville was leading 42-0.

Here’s when metro Atlanta interstates will be busiest this holiday week

Experts say more than 2 million Peach State residents will travel by car for Thanksgiving.

News