The Tuesday Science section of the New York Times is most always full of work by members of theispot, and today is no exception.  Brian Stauffer starkly illustrates the lead Health essay, “Coping with Crises Close to Someone Else’s Heart.”

Stuart Bradford shows the stubborn recurrence of the childhood disease Pertussis,  despite vaccination.

And Chris Gash approaches his weekly Observatory gig with his signature wit, in this illustration that urges Champagne lovers to treat their wine like beer.