The New York Times Science Times boasted some great work from ispotters again this week.  First up, Yvetta Fedorova’s deceptively beachy image that accompanies a serious article explaining the F.D.A.’s new sunscreen regulations.

David Pohl uses a butterfly metaphor to illustrate the medical profession’s penchant for stereotypes and snap judgment diagnosis.

Stuart Bradford illustrates the “Well” column, discussing how well people comply with prescription medicine instructions (starting with the 1 in 3 who don’t make it to the drugstore in the first place.)

Chris Gash illustrates the unprecedented amount of data retrieved from the massive earthquake in Japan earlier this year, thanks to Japanese investment in earthquake-monitoring technology.