1.4.2 Greatest hits from previous weeks

Greatest hits from previous weeks:

1.4.2.1 How can I manually install a package on MiKTeX (Windows)

http://tex.stackexchange.com/questions/2063/how-can-i-manually-install-a-package-on-miktex-windows

I'm new to LaTeX, investigating using it for some work projects.  I'm using MiKTeX on Windows.  My employer's locked-down network blocks the application's automatic installation function.  I can take  ...
 

- asked by mbmcavoy (111 votes), answered by Stefan Kottwitz (89 votes)

1.4.2.2 Nice scientific pictures show off

http://tex.stackexchange.com/questions/158668/nice-scientific-pictures-show-off

Task 
Show off your best scientific illustration ! 
The main purpose of this question is to share beautiful scientific pictures, preferably with an educational aspect. 
Content 
Your post must  ...
 

- asked by Thomas (339 votes), answered by Charles Staats (220 votes)