As always, The Tuesday edition of Science Times in the NY Times provides a rich variety of illustration from a number of ispotters. Viktor Koen startles us on page one with his image illustrating the problem of a wandering mind.

Chris Gash visualizes the ability of toddlers to judge others’ intent.

Yvetta Fedorova condsiders quality-of-life questions as part of medical exams for Jane Brody’s Personal Health column.

Stuart Bradford evaluates the possibility of innecessary testing for heavy smokers in the WELL feature.