Scientists Examine Effects of ‘Your Brain on Big Bird’

In examining brain scans of children and adults watching the popular PBS show “Sesame Street,” cognitive scientists are learning how the brain changes as people develop intellectual abilities such as reading and math.

The novel use of brain imaging during everyday activities like watching TV, the scientists say, opens the door to studying other thought processes in naturalistic settings and may one day help to diagnose and treat learning disabilities. For more information, click here to read the full release.