From 2003, so the muffins are stale — but the image is everfresh. Link, and here's a more recent batch.

What is a Turing Machine? Link to an explanation of the variety not produced from blueberries, sugar, and flour. This is the hobby of Duke University associate computer science professor Susan Rodger. — Read the rest

These striking savory broccoli muffins are danged cute, and delicious-looking besides: "While savoury broccoli cake might seem bizarre to some, I know that if anyone is going to appreciate this recipe's quirky character, it's Etsians. Surprisingly delicious, these mini cakes contain spices, cheese and an individual broccoli floret nestled in each one. — Read the rest

Mike Davey, a maker from Wisconsin, built a classic Turing Machine with a 1000 foot instruction tape that holds up to 10k. Though Turing's machine was just a thought experiment, the paper in which it is described has enough detail to create it in real life. — Read the rest

At long last:

The Prime Minister has released a statement on the Second World War code-breaker, Alan Turing, recognising the 'appalling' way he was treated for being gay. Alan Turing, a mathematician most famous for his work on breaking the German Enigma codes, was convicted of 'gross indecency' in 1952 and sentenced to chemical castration.

Tobias Buckell's Sly Mongoose is the latest in a series of fantastic space-operas that tackle big philosophical and economic questions without skimping on the gigantic battles or the thoughtful character-development. The action centers around a superhot, Venus-like planet where the residents live 100,000 feet above the surface in cloud cities. — Read the rest