We use algorithms every day. For example, a recipe for baking a cake is an algorithm. Most programs, with the exception of some artificial intelligence applications, consist of algorithms. Inventing elegant algorithms -- algorithms that are simple and require the fewest steps possible -- is one of the principal challenges in programming.

Genetic algorithms archive 
Repository for information related to research in genetic algorithms. Here you can find a calendar of events, back issues of the archive, links to related research sites, newsgroups, and source code.

Algorithms for common programming problems
Provides algorithms for common programming problems. It also provides pointers on how to implement those algorithms in various different languages.

Demonstartion of genetic algorithm problem
This site illustrates the solution for the travelling salesman problem-- what is the best, most effecient way for a travelling sales man to travel through all the the states. The solutions were found by running a genetic algorithm.The problem is a classic question that is dealt with using algorithms.

Yahoo!'s algorithm page
Yahoo!'s directory of links to algorithm information.

Graphics algorithm FAQ
This FAQ provides discussions of the algorithms used in the process of generating computer graphics.

a study on what faces people find the most attractive
This was a study done to determine what types of faces are the most attractive. This shows how a genetic algorithm can be applied to a study of hereditary over many generations.