Amazing Art Produced During Science Research

In the spring of 2006 we asked the Princeton University community to submit images - and, for the first time, videos and sounds - produced in the course of research or incorporating tools and concepts from science. Out of nearly 150 entries from 16 departments, we selected 56 works to appear in the 2006 Art of Science exhibition."

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Have We Met? (2% of the Population May Be Incapable of Facial Recogniton)

We all know that sinking feeling that comes when we just can't remember someone who clearly recognizes us. So imagine how uncomfortable life might be for a person incapable of recognizing anyone--even a close friend or relative--by face alone. Preliminary results from a recent survey suggest that up to 2% of the general population may be afflicted by this condition, known as prosopagnosia or face blindness.

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Allergies: Immune System Gone Bad

There are generally two schools of thought surrounding the growth of allergies in the twentieth century.
Both have evidence in their favor, and neither is complete.
Both explain why developed countries have seen such a dramatic increase of allergies, whereas developing nations have not.

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Camera Basics: Shutter-speed, Aperture and ISO

An introductory tutorial covering basic camera exposure controls - shuter speed, aperture and ISO. Includes plenty of useful pictures showing how they affect pictures.

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