F-Droid

Free open source alternative to Google Play. Looks a bit like an app store, but it’s entirely FOSS apps.

Fediverse address:
@fdroidorg@floss.social

DokuWiki

Easy to use free open source wiki software that works without a database.

Fediverse address:
@dokuwiki@phpc.social

Holly

NASA engineer working on fuel cells for upcoming lunar missions, formerly shuttle flight controller.

Fediverse address:
@absolutspacegrl@mastodon.social

Repair Cafe Barry

Regular community event where volunteers fix people’s household items, to save money and reduce waste. Takes place in the town of Barry in Wales.

Fediverse address:
@RepairCafe_Barry@toot.wales

New Hampshire 2600

Local 2600 group based in New Hampshire, USA, for people interested in technology and hacking (i.e. finding out how tech works, not criminal stuff). Holds regular real life meetings.

Fediverse address:
@nh2600@defcon.social

FluConf

Online FOSS conference aiming to welcome COVID-cautious people interested in the free open source world.

Fediverse address:
@fluconf@gts.cryptography.dog

Vicky Paints Space

Creating beautiful paintings and other works of art inspired by space subjects, such as galaxies, nebulae, moons etc.

Fediverse address:
@VickyPaintsSpace@mastodon.art

ČT Sport Feed

Sports news feed from the Czech public broadcaster Česká televize.

Fediverse address (in Czech):
@www.ceskatelevize.cz.sport@rss-parrot.net

The Dispatch (Birmingham)

Reader-supported local news site for Birmingham in the UK.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@birminghamdispatch.co.uk

Index Theologicus / IxTheo

International Bibliography of Theology and Religious Studies.

Fediverse address:
@ixtheo@hcommons.social

David Caulfield / Snooker HQ

Runs the website SnookerHQ.com which provides coverage of professional snooker. Founded in 2011, it includes match reports, features, interviews, podcasts and quizzes.

Fediverse address:
@snookerhq@newsie.social

The Daily Master System

Bot posting about Sega Master System games including a text description and animated GIF.

Fediverse address:
@dailysms@retro-gaiden.com

The Aggship

Sports news site covering American Football and Basketball in Utah, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@theaggship.com

Vogue France

French edition of the famous fashion magazine, first published in France in 1920.

Fediverse address (in French):
@voguefrance@flipboard.com

José Melgratti

Watercolour artist who often paints landscapes, street scenes and portraits.

Fediverse address:
@JoseMel@pixelfed.social

Will Deakin

Data visualisation coder, interested in open data and data science. Works with governance on UK railway IT and European regulations.

Fediverse address:
@wnd@fosstodon.org

Images of Protest

Photographs from demonstrations in the UK over the past 20 years that the photographer has attended.

Fediverse address:
@imagesofprotest@mstdn.social

Power Moves

Small independent gadget review site covering all kinds of stuff.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@powermoves.blog

Web Accessibility Initiative

W3C initiative developing strategies and standards to make the world wide web accessible to people with disabilities.

Fediverse address:
@wai@w3c.social

Foodhisattva

Vegan restaurant based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@Satoshi@foodhisattva.com

Fantasy Grounds Virtual Tabletop

Internet platform allowing officially licensed online play of popular TTRPGs including D&D, Savage Worlds, Pathfinder, Traveller, Call of Cthulhu etc.

Fediverse address:
@FantasyGrounds@mastodon.social

Dominik Waßenhoven

Medieval historian at University of Cologne in Germany. Focus on Northern European History (England, Scandinavia, ‘Germany’), especially the 10th – 12th centuries.

Fediverse address (main account, in German and English):
@domwass@scholar.social

Fediverse address (book reviews, in German and English):
@domwass@ramblingreaders.org

FediMeteo Oregon

Weather forecast accounts for Oregon, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Rocky Linux

Community-run Linux distribution which is 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Fediverse address:
@rockylinux@fosstodon.org

Weird Estate

Fun account highlighting amusing listings for houses, flats and other real estate properties around the world.

Fediverse address:
@weirdestate@eigenmagic.net

Graham Cluley

Computer security expert, blogger and co-host of the excellently funny Smashing Security podcast and The AI Fix.

Fediverse Address:
@gcluley@mastodon.green

Catherine Grace

Artist doing oil paintings, watercolours and sketches, especially of classic subjects such as gardens, fruit, landscapes and pretty scenes.

Fediverse address:
@catherinefeeney@mastodon.world

The Guitar Whisperer Blog

Long-form in-depth articles about classical guitar music, written by a musician and teacher. Founded in 2015.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@blog.christopherberg.com

Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung / Federal Agency for Civic Education

German Federal agency promoting civic education, part of the Ministry of the Interior.

Fediverse address (in German):
@bpb@social.bund.de

Medieval Archives

Long-running podcast series and website about medieval times hosted by “The Archivist”, covering history, news and entertainment related to the medieval era.

Fediverse address:
@MedievalArchives@medievalarchives.social

Emojipedia

Website listing all emoji including their variations and their meanings.

Fediverse address:
@emojipedia@mastodon.world

Dr Helen Czerski

Physicist, oceanographer, presenter and writer. Author of “Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life” and “Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes our World”.

Fediverse address:
@helenczerski@fediscience.org

Hale Center Insider

Local news site for Hale Center, Texas, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@halecenterinsider.com

PC Gamer Magazine / PCGamer.com

Magazine and website about gaming on personal computers, covering game news, reviews, hardware, accessories etc. Based in the UK, first published in 1993.

Fediverse address:
@PC_Gamer_@flipboard.com

BookCrossing

Fun website helping people give books away and follow the books as they journey around the world. Founded in 2001.

Fediverse address:
@BookCrossing@mastodon.social

FediMeteo Nova Scotia

Weather forecast accounts for Nova Scotia, Canada. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Fediverse addresses (in English & French):
@amherst__nova_scotia@ca.fedimeteo.com
@antigonish__nova_scotia@ca.fedimeteo.com
@bridgewater__nova_scotia@ca.fedimeteo.com
@halifax__nova_scotia@ca.fedimeteo.com
@kentville__nova_scotia@ca.fedimeteo.com
@new_glasgow__nova_scotia@ca.fedimeteo.com
@port_hawkesbury__nova_scotia@ca.fedimeteo.com
@sydney__nova_scotia@ca.fedimeteo.com
@truro__nova_scotia@ca.fedimeteo.com
@yarmouth__nova_scotia@ca.fedimeteo.com

Skateboarding Deutschland FediGroup

Discussion group about skateboarding in Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@sk8de@fedigroups.social

Prom Coast News

Independent community newspaper featuring local news for coastal areas of Wilsons Promontory in Victoria, Australia. Townships covered include Meeniyan, Stony Creek, Buffalo, Fish Creek, Foster, Port Franklin, Toora, Port Welshpool, Welshpool, Yanakie, Tidal River, Waratah Bay, Sandy Point, Walkerville, Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@promcoastnews.org.au

alxd / solarpunk prompts

Programmer, hacker, solarpunk enthusiast, educator, activist and writer. Co-author of the Solarpunk Prompts podcast.

Fediverse address (in Polish & English):
@alxd@writing.exchange

Fediverse address (videos):
@alxd@tube.tchncs.de

Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI)

Interdisciplinary scientific research institute based in Würzburg, Germany. Looking at RNA as a diagnostic molecule, target and drug to combat infectious disease.

Fediverse address:
@Helmholtz_HIRI@helmholtz.social

Chaos Computer Club / CCC

Official account of the European hacking organisation founded in 1981, based in Germany. (NOTE: This means “hacking” in the sense of understanding technology rather than conducting criminal activity.)

Fediverse address:
@CCC@social.bau-ha.us

Lecker / Lecker.de

German food magazine and website featuring recipes, cookery and baking.

Fediverse address (in German):
@Lecker_de@flipboard.com

Android Faithful

Podcast about Android news, reviews, hardware, apps etc.

Fediverse address:
@androidfaithful@androiddev.social

FAFO e.V.

Non-commercial grassroots semiconductor and analytical chemistry lab based in Munich, Germany. Contributing to DIY semiconductor research, often with a humorous touch.

Fediverse address:
@fafo@fa-fo.de

Discourse

Free open source forum software very widely used by many different websites. Maintained since 2014.

Fediverse address:
@Discourse@mastodon.social

The Province

Newspaper based in British Columbia, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@TheProvince@flipboard.com

Jeremy Muller

Musician creating experimental percussion and electroacoustic music, and also creating digital animated works of art.

Fediverse address:
@jeremymuller@mastodon.art

Cycling Guide

Mobile app providing cycling routes in Ontario and Nova Scotia, provided by the Canadian charity Cycling Guide Foundation.

Fediverse address:
@CyclingGuide@cosocial.ca

Trends in Cell Biology

Review journal on cell biology, published by Cell Press.

Fediverse address:
@TrendsCellBio@mstdn.science

WhoNews

Unofficial news site about the sci-fi series Doctor Who.

Fediverse address:
@WhoNews@mastodon.social

Public Domain Films on Fedi.Video

Uploading classic public domain films covering a range of periods and genres.

Fediverse address:
@films@fedi.video

Craccum

Student magazine at Auckland University in New Zealand / Aotearoa.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@craccum.co.nz

Dr James Cuff

Executive director at MIT Office of Research Computing & Data, high performance computing expert.

Fediverse address:
@jcuff@mastodon.mit.edu

Bruxelles Mobilité / Brussel Mobiliteit

News updates and information about transport in Brussels, Belgium. Covers public transport, roads, cycling etc.

Fediverse address (in French):
@bruxellesmobilite@info.mobilite-mobiliteit.brussels

Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@brusselmobiliteit@info.mobilite-mobiliteit.brussels

Julia Minamata

Indie game developer, pixel artist, illustrator and live streamer, currently working on a 1980s/1990s-style graphic adventure with a Sierra-type look.

Fediverse address:
@JuliaMinamata@mastodon.gamedev.place

Visit Delaware Blog Feed

Feed of stories from blog promoting tourism in Delaware, USA.

Fediverse address:
@www.visitdelaware.com.blog@rss-parrot.net

Wheel the World

Travel guide service providing verified information about accessibility in destinations around the world, particularly for wheelchair users.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@blog.wheeltheworld.com

Moviegoing with Bill

Independent movie blog written by a professional film critic based in Louisiana, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@bill@moviegoing.rocks

Sachs Museum at Missouri Botanical Gardens / MOBOT Museum

Regularly changing exhibitions on plants at the Stephen & Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The garden is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Fediverse address:
@mobotmuseum@mstdn.social

LibreWolf

Soft fork of the Firefox web browser, emphasising privacy. The default settings and included security software prioritise protecting the user from being tracked.

Fediverse address:
@librewolf@chaos.social

Tradescantia Hub

Researcher and cultivar registration authority for the Tradescantia (Commelinaceae) wildflower genus.

Fediverse address:
@TradescantiaHub@scicomm.xyz

The British History Podcast

Podcast all about the history of the island of Britain, starting from the ice age and moving forward in chronological order. The emphasis is on the human side of history, rather than just giving dry facts.

Fediverse address:
@bhp@mastodon.social

Ausretrogamer: the Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine

Independent site based in Australia all about retro gaming including vintage consoles, classic computer games, pinball machines and general retro culture.

Fediverse address:
@ausretrogamer@mastodon.online

Donald Fraser

Indie game developer of adventure “Comet” for the Playdate games console.

Fediverse address:
@Guv_Bubbs@mastodon.gamedev.place

Ian Betteridge

Blogger, veteran tech journalist, used to edit the UK magazine MacUser and is well known for accidentally coining Betteridge’s Law of Headlines: If a news headline poses a question then the answer is almost always “no”.

Fediverse address:
@ianb@well.com

Sow and See

Blog by a gardener in Indiana, USA, who is attempting to create a garden entirely out of native wildflowers.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@sowandsee.com

Menhit the Menace

Account owned by Menhit the cat, documenting their life with hoomans.

Fediverse address:
@Menhit@strafpla.net

KPBS Public Media

Non-profit organisation which runs a news site, PBS-affiliated TV station and NPR-affiliated radio station in San Diego, California, USA.

Fediverse address:
@KPBSPublicMedia@flipboard.com

How Not To Sail

Humorous podcast series about sailing.

Fediverse address (podcast):
@hownottosail@tilvids.com

Manyfold

Free open source Fediverse platform for 3D printing enthusiasts, lets you upload and share 3D models for prints. It’s intended as a Fediverse alternative to Printables, Makerworld and Thingiverse.

Fediverse address (main):
@manyfold@3dp.chat

Fediverse address (videos):
@manyfold@makertube.net

The Society for Neurodiversity / S4Nd News Feed

News feed from UK-based charity supporting neurodiverse people, led by neurodiverse people.

Fediverse address:
@www.s4nd.org@rss-parrot.net

Tusky

Free open source Mastodon app for Android phones, available through F-Droid and Google Play. Can also be used by other Fediverse platforms that use the Mastodon API such as PixelFed and GoToSocial. One of the very earliest apps for Mastodon, first released in 2017.

Fediverse address:
@Tusky@mastodon.social

Joey Deruy

Self-taught, exhibited artist with a distinctive abstract style using colourful shapes on pale backgrounds, sometimes with figurative and other non-abstract elements mixed in. Deruy was partly raised in Kenya, and there are African influences on his art too.

Fediverse address:
@JoeyDeruy@mastodon.art

Düsseldorf Queer

LGBTQIA+ news in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@ddorfqueer@nrw.social

workers.coop

Federation of worker-owned co-operatives, encouraging and supporting collaboration between co-ops. Based in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@workers_coop@social.coop

Tabletop Scotland

Board game, card game and RPG convention in Edinburgh, Scotland, first held in 2018.

Fediverse address:
@TabletopScot@mastodon.scot

Android Update Tracker

Community project to track when Android phones will get updates.

Fediverse address:
@android@masto.ai

Vanity Fair Italia

Italian edition of the magazine about current affairs, popular culture and fashion.

Fediverse address (in Italian):
@VanityFairItaly@flipboard.com

Mafia History FediGroup

Discussion group about the history of organised crime in the USA.

Fediverse address:
@mafiahistory@fedigroups.social

AlmaLinux

Community-owned, community-run Linux distro which is binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Fediverse address:
@almalinux@fosstodon.org

Katie Leavens

Freelance illustrator and calligrapher, calligraphy teacher, also creates medieval-style illuminations.

Fediverse address:
@kleavens@sfba.social

Stride

Free open source cross-platform game engine (previously known as Xenko).

Fediverse address:
@xenko@mastodon.gamedev.place

The European Commission

The public body which runs the European Union. The elected governments of the 27 European Union member states each choose a commisioner to represent their country. The 27 commissioners then collectively run the EU through the Commission.

Fediverse address:
@EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu

FediMeteo Karnataka

Weather forecast accounts for Karnataka, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@bengaluru__karnataka@in.fedimeteo.com
@hubballi__karnataka@in.fedimeteo.com

Fritz Bauer Institute

Independent interdisciplinary research and education institute in Germany researching and documenting the history of Nazi mass crimes, particularly the Holocaust, and their impact on the present world.

Fediverse address (in German):
@FritzBauerInstitut@bildung.social

University of Limerick

Official account for the University of Limerick in Ireland.

Fediverse address:
@UL@mastodon.ie

Chaos Computer Club Basel

Hackerspace based in Basel, Switzerland.

Fediverse address (in German):
@CCCBasel@chaos.social

The War on Cars

Podcast about the fight against car culture in the United States, and the damage done to cities by designing them around cars. Also interested in promoting more cycling.

Fediverse address:
@TheWarOnCars@mastodon.social

Fancy Women Bike Ride Edmonton

Edmonton, Canada branch of the worldwide Fancy Women Bike Ride event, a cycling tour in many cities around the planet which draws attention to the need for women-friendly bicycle infrastructure.

Fediverse address:
@FWBR_yeg@yeg.bike

Dr Eric Topol

American cardiologist, author, professor of Molecular Medicine at Scripps Research and editor-in-chief of Medscape and theheart.org.

Fediverse address:
@erictopol@mstdn.social

O Vício

Brazilian pop culture and entertainment news site, covering games, films, television etc. Founded in 2011.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@OVicio@flipboard.com

Helen Bell

Singer-songwriter and musician who mixes together prog, folk and pop.

Fediverse address (main):
@helenbellmusic@sunny.garden

Fediverse address (videos):
@folk_viola@rankett.net

GNOME Evolution

Free open source personal information manager software (includes email, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes).

Fediverse address:
@EvolutionGnome@floss.social

Nintendo Switch Online Updates

Bot posting latest news from the Nintendo Switch Online feed.

Fediverse address:
@nintendoswitchonline@mastodon.fancy.org.uk

Kerzoven / Of Life and Land

Indie game developers creating a village-building simulation strategy with lots of detail, including people, animals, plants, regions, economics, trade etc.

Fediverse address:
@Kerzoven@mastodon.social

Atlanta Film Critics Circle

Group of film critics for publications based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Fediiverse address:
@AtlantaFilmCriticsCircle@defcon.social

Selfcare.tech

A bot for tech people (or anyone) to remind them to take care of themselves while working. There are two versions, with identical content but different post frequencies.

Fediverse address (updates every 3 hours):
@selfcare@hachyderm.io

Fediverse address (updates every 6 hours):
@selfcaregentle@hachyderm.io

The Conversation Canada

Canadian edition of the news site where all articles are written by experts qualified in the topic being discussed. This edition was founded in 2017.

Fediverse address:
@ConversationCA@flipboard.com

Kandid

Creates works of experimental video art, usually involving abstract computer generated imagery.

Fediverse address:
@kandid@chaos.social

Grand Rapids Michigan News

Automated aggregator of news from Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.

Fediverse address:
@grandrapidsnews@mastodon.social

Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library

Germany’s largest research and universal library, founded in 1558.

Fediverse address (in German):
@bsbmuenchen@openbiblio.social

C Lunnely

Sculptor, pottery maker, illustrator and writer.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@lunnelyart@mastodon.art

Ottawa Biking Adventures

Posting videos of bike rides and cycling in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@deathbydenim@spectra.video

James Brooks

Statehouse reporter for the Alaska Beacon, an independent news site dedicated to Alaskan news.

Fediverse address:
@AK_OK@journa.host

Popheads FediGroup

Discussion group about pop music, pop artists and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@popheads@fedigroups.social

PUNK irratia

Basque internet radio station playing punk music.

Fediverse address (in Basque & English):
@punkirratia@mastodon.social

PeanutSMP

Community-focused Minecraft survival server.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@peanutsmp.com

BBC Sky At Night Magazine

Amateur astronomy magazine and website inspired by the popular BBC television series with Patrick Moore. Includes equipment reviews, advice on viewing the night sky, science features and astronomy news. Based in the UK, first published in 2005.

Fediverse address:
@skyatnightmag@flipboard.com

Mark

Designs and manufactures custom and experimental yoyos.

Fediverse address:
@mark@wandering.shop

Writing Community FediGroup

Discussion group for all kinds of writers.

Fediverse address:
@writingcommunity@fedigroups.social

Web Comics FediGroup

Discussion group about web comics.

Fediverse address:
@webcomics@fedigroups.social

Interpeer Project

Research and development project to develop next generation technologies that put users first, to protect them from exploitation and privacy invasion by online service providers. Partly funded by the European Union.

Fediverse address:
@interpeer@chaos.social

Good Housekeeping Magazine / GoodHousekeeping.com

The original US edition of the lifestyle magazine and website, covering the home, food, health, beauty, entertainment etc. Based in the US, first published in 1885.

Fediverse address:
@GoodHouseMag@flipboard.com

Luka Prin/ce Lucija

Computer musician and DJ who does wonderful electronica music and also runs the audio-themed sonomu.club Mastodon server.

Fediverse address:
@luka@sonomu.club

FediMeteo Tripura

Weather forecast accounts for Tripura, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@agartala__tripura@in.fedimeteo.com

Grokability, Inc.

Makers of free open source IT asset management software and the Goodforms email validation service.

Fediverse address:
@grokability@hachyderm.io

Animation on Fedi.Video

Uploading public domain and creative commons animation videos.

Fediverse address (videos):
@animation@fedi.video

Cycling Together

Two people travelling the world by bicycle.

Fediverse address:
@cyclingtogether@pixelfed.social

Playdate

Official account for the Playdate, a new and quirky handheld video game system.

Fediverse address:
@playdate@panic.com

Irish Times News Feed

News feed from the Irish Times, a newspaper based in Ireland first published in 1859.

Fediverse address:
@www.irishtimes.com@rss-parrot.net

PyBay

Conference about the Python programming language in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California, USA.

Fediverse address:
@pybay@fosstodon.org

Southwest Hikes

Hiking blog featuring gear reviews, hiking tips and trail routes in the southwestern United States.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@southwesthikes.com

McSweeney’s Internet Tendency

US-based comedic site with satirical commentary on news and culture.

Fediverse address:
@McSweeneysFlip@flipboard.com

The R Foundation

Official account for the non-profit organisation founded by the R core team.

Fediverse address:
@R_Foundation@fosstodon.org

Le BIB Hackerspace

Hackerspace in Montpellier, France, for people interested in technology, computing, art etc.

Fediverse address (in French):
@lebib@social.bim.land

South Dakota Searchlight News Feed

Feed from non-profit news service for South Dakota, USA. Part of the States Newsroom network.

Fediverse address:
@southdakotasearchlight.com@rss-parrot.net

Chasing Sundays

Independent music blog and newsletter covering an eclectic range of genres, featuring reviews, essays and interviews.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@elienis.com

Norwich Amiga Group

User group for the Commodore Amiga based in Norwich, UK.

Fediverse address:
@norwichamigagroup@mastodonapp.uk

Brolands

Video playthroughs of games like Elden Ring Nightreign, First Berserker, Hollow Knight etc.

Fediverse address (videos):
@brolands@video.gamerstavern.online

FediMeteo Texas

Weather forecast accounts for Texas, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Jason Robinson

Long-form cycling videos from rural and urban Finland.

Fediverse address (videos):
@jaywink@urbanists.video

Hacklab Logout

Hackerspace club based in Barcelona, Spain.

Fediverse address (in Catalan):
@logout@bcn.fedi.cat

SFist

Local news site for San Francisco, California, USA, founded in 2004.

Fediverse address:
@SFistNews@flipboard.com

Repair Café Saint-Étienne

Repair cafe in Saint-Étienne, France.

Fediverse address (in French):
@repaircafe_stetienne@mobilizon.fabriquedelatransition.fr

Dr Alan Sill

Managing director of the High Performance Computing Center at Texas Tech University, and adjunct professor of physics.

Fediverse address:
@AlanSill@mast.hpc.social

8bitTim

8-bit retro computing enthusiast, particularly keen on Acorn computers like the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron.

Fediverse address:
@8bitTim@mastodonapp.uk

Dylan Language / Open Dylan

Official account for the Open Dylan implementation of the Dylan programming language, a descendant of Lisp.

Fediverse address:
@DylanLang@fosstodon.org

Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research

Educational courses for genealogists, hosted by the Georgia Genealogical Society in the USA.

Fediverse address:
@IGHRGenealogy@genealysis.social

Dataviking (Dr David Castellano)

Evolutionary geneticist at the University of Arizona, working on population genetics and evolutionary biology.

Fediverse address:
@CastellanoED@fediscience.org

Philly 2600

Monthly hackers’ meetup group in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Operating since the 1990s.

Fediverse address:
@philly2600@jawns.club

Hetzner Online GmbH

Web hosting and data centre provider based in Germany. Founded in 1997.

Fediverse address:
@hetzner@mastodon.hetzner.social

Ara

Artist, illustrator, creates clay jewellery. Topics covered include folklore, migration, queerness and more.

Fediverse address:
@granat_ararat@mastodon.art

Phosh

Free open source interface designed for Linux-based mobile phones.

Fediverse address:
@phosh@social.phosh.mobi

RetroStrangeTV

Live streaming account on the Fediverse that shows weird old public domain films and television series 24 hours a day. They are usually kitsch documentaries or tacky sci-fis, but there’s the occasional genuine classic too.

Fediverse address:
@rstv@live.retrostrange.com

Zenith Guides Snow Info

Newsletter reporting on skiing conditions on the south coast of British Columbia, Canada. Written by a mountain guide and a ski mountaineer.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@snow.zenithguides.ca

The Urbanist

News about city planning, transportation, housing and politics in the Seattle and Puget Sound area of Washington State, USA.

Fediverse address:
@urbanistorg@mstdn.social

gribbles

Independent musician based in the UK, currently creating eclectic electronic music, often with a relaxed feel.

Fediverse address:
@gribbles@mastodonapp.uk

LibreOffice

The most popular free open source office suite, it includes a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software etc. It’s very widely used by businesses, governments, organisations and individuals, and is available for Linux, Mac and Windows.

Fediverse address:
@libreoffice@fosstodon.org

There are also user groups on the Fediverse:

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@LibreOfficeEs@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (in French):
@LaMouetteODF@framapiaf.org

Chris CHCHCHCH

Toy photography mainly based around Transformers, sometimes featuring digibashes and crossovers between franchises.

Fediverse address:
@chchchch1tf@retro.pizza

Sequoia Fabrica

Makerspace and hackerspace based in San Francisco, California, USA. Includes a wood and textile workshop, 3D printers, a laser cutter, and supplies for electronics, crafts and fine arts.

Fediverse address:
@sequoiafabrica@sfba.social

Rivista Undici

Italian sports magazine covering mainly football (soccer) but also tennis, formula 1 and other sports.

Fediverse address (in Italian):
@RivistaUndici@flipboard.com

Fastmail

Independent privacy-friendly email provider, based in Australia.

Fediverse address:
@fastmail@mastodon.social

UK TV Commercials

Posting classic television commercials from British television in decades gone by.

Fediverse address:
@broadcastads@mastodon.social

Unité de Recherche Géoazur

Multidisciplinary research laboratory including geophysicists, geologists, and astronomers, based in the Côte d’Azur, France.

Fediverse address (in French):
@umrGeoazur@social.numerique.gouv.fr

Simon Wood

Videos of model railways running through real life gardens.

Fediverse address (videos):
@simonwood@peertube.tv

MergePHP

Online user group for PHP users, currently holding online events for people in North America.

Fediverse address:
@merge@phpc.social

Men’s Health FediGroup

Discussion group about health from a male perspective.

Fediverse address:
@menshealth@fedigroups.social

Worf Email

Lieutenant Worf from Star Trek TNG is sending emails.

Fediverse address:
@WorfEmail@mas.to

Jfml

Creates quirky and fun illustrations with a very polished and professional feel.

Fediverse address:
@jfml@mastodon.art

The Kansas City Star

Newspaper based in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1880 and recipient of eight Pulitzer prizes.

Fediverse address:
@KansasCityStar@flipboard.com

jromz03

Astrophotography enthusiast based in Australia, often taking pictures of the Moon and the Sun as well as distant stars.

Fediverse address:
@jromz03@aus.social

Zhjake

Artist who does brilliant fantasy and sci-fi inspired works, the kind of thing you might see on the cover of a novel or game book.

Fediverse address:
@Zhjake@mastodon.art

FOSSGIS Verein

Non-profit based in Germany promoting free open source software related to GIS and geodata.

Fediverse address (in German):
@FOSSGISeV@mastodon.online

Richard Jones

Entomologist and lifelong fan of insects, writer and broadcaster on the subject, fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, former president of the British Entomological & Natural History society.

Fediverse address:
@bugmanjones@techhub.social

HeySoCal

Local news organisation and news site for California, running 21 local newspapers. Founded in 1996.

Fediverse address:
@HeySoCal@flipboard.com

GraspOS

Horizon Europe-funded project aiming at supporting emerging policy reforms and paving the way towards an Open Science-aware Responsible Research Assessment system.

Fediverse address:
@graspos@scicomm.xyz

PDX2600

Hackers’ meetup group based in Portland, Oregon, USA.

Fediverse address:
@pdx2600@mastodon.online

The Unger Review / Daily Bonnet news feed

The Unger Review is a Canadian satirical news site, which incorporates the Mennonite satirical newspaper The Daily Bonnet. It has been online since 2016.

Fediverse address (news feed):
@www.ungerreview.com@rss-parrot.net

Stephen Hui

Enthusiastic and experienced hiker based in British Columbia, Canada. Author of several guide books on hiking in BC and a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Fediverse address:
@stephenhui@mstdn.ca

RobotWig

Artist recreating scenes from films and popular culture using miniature models and practical effects in great detail.

Fediverse address:
@robotwig@socel.net

Typographica

Website about typefaces, type books, fonts and typographical design. Founded in 2002.

Fediverse address:
@typographica@typo.social

Village One Cooperative

Ethical design and technology studio based in Berlin, organised as a worker-owned co-operative.

Fediverse address:
@VillageOneCoop@toot.village.one

Ticia Verveer

Archaeologist and author, interested in orgins and development of urbanism, folklore, myths, and religious studies. Research areas include bronze and iron age Israel and its interaction with other major cultures in the region.

Fediverse address:
@TiciaVerveer@mastodon.social

useR! Conference

Annual conference for people interested in the R programming language. The conference is non-profit and run by volunteers supported by the R Foundation. The host country changes each year.

Fediverse address:
@useR_conf@mastodon.social

Japan Earth Observer

English-language newsletter about the space, geospatial and Earth observation industry in Japan.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@robert@japanearthobserver.com

Jordan La Fordan

Star Trek fan and speculative fiction writer, mostly posting about Trek but with other topics as well. Covers all the versions of the series.

Fediverse address:
@jordanlafordan@tenforward.social

Magical Trash

Website and account documenting the differently decorated rubbish bins used in Disney theme parks throughout their history.

Fediverse address:
@magicaltrash@mastodon.online

All Of Time And Space Podcast

Podcast series where the presenters watch every episode of “Doctor Who” from the very beginning in 1963, in broadcast order. Each episode has special guest fans and occasionally people connected to the series itself. Also features a quiz called the Mind Probe.

Fediverse address:
@AOTAS@mastodon.social

Firestorm Books

Queer feminist collective based in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Operates a bookstore co-op and social movement.

Fediverse address:
@firestorm@kolektiva.social

Robert Pollice

Assistant Professor for Computer-Aided Organic Synthesis at the Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

Fediverse address:
@robpollice@mstdn.science

Vegan FediGroup

Discussion group about veganism, vegan food and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@vegan@fedigroups.social

H. McGill

Illustrator who creates memorable artwork including strange, Hieronymous Bosch-like works inspired by medieval originals.

Fediverse address:
@hannahcomb@mastodon.art

FlagFacts

Bot posting random flags of nations and regions.

Fediverse address:
@FlagFacts@mas.to

Monopol / Monopol-Magazin.de

German art magazine and website mainly focused on contemporary art, also featuring design, architecture, fashion etc. First published in 2004.

Fediverse address (in German):
@monopol_online@flipboard.com

Xanialasagna

Multidisciplinary designer and indie game dev creating titles for the Playdate console. Also co-creator of Uncrank’d, the unofficial Playdate fanzine.

Fediverse address:
@Xanialasagna@mastodon.gamedev.place

R-Ladies Gaborone

Branch of the R-Ladies organisation based in Gaborone, Botswana. Promoting gender diversity in the R programming community.

Fediverse address:
@RLadiesGaborone@fosstodon.org

Universität Hohenheim / University of Hohenheim

Oldest university in Stuttgart, founded in 1818. Originally focused on agriculture and natural sciences, nowadays also covers business, economics and social sciences.

Fediverse address:
@unihohenheim@bawü.social

Laurie

Producer/writer/actor based in the East Midlands of England, experienced in theatre, improv and comedy. Currently performing in “Some Other Mirror”, his original theatre/standup show about transitioning in the UK during lockdown.

Fediverse address:
@riewarden@zirk.us

HuffPost UK

UK edition of the HuffPost news site (formerly known as the Huffington Post).

Fediverse address:
@huffpostuk@flipboard.com

Aircraft Alert

Bot posting alerts for aircraft squawking emergency transponder codes 7500 (hijacking), 7600 (radio failure), 7700 (emergency).

Fediverse address (squawking 7500, 7600 & 7700):
@aircraft_alert@mastodon.social

Numismatics & Coin Collecting FediGroup

Discussion group about all kinds of coins, tokens and medallions from any period in history.

Fediverse address:
@numismatics@fedigroups.social

Cano

Creating lovely sketches and watercolours.

Fediverse address (in Spanish and English):
@Bodastarte@mastodon.art

Qasim Rashid

US human rights lawyer, author and campaigner.

Fediverse address:
@QasimRashid@mastodon.social

Regionales Retro-Rechenzentrum (3rz)

A vintage computing centre in Freiburg, Germany. They preserve hardware and software from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, and have it set up working so visitors can use it.

Fediverse address (in German):
@3rz@freiburg.social

OpenBSD Amsterdam

Virtual Machine hosting company based in the Netherlands which donates a percentage of all fees to the OpenBSD Foundation.

Fediverse address:
@OpenBSDAms@bsd.cafe

Road Cycling FediGroup

Discussion group about all topics related to road cycling and road bikes.

Fediverse address:
@roadbike@fedigroups.social

Matteo Cesari

Scientist at the World Health Organisation, professor of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Interested in Ageing, Public Health, Integrated Care, Geriatria.

Fediverse address:
@macesari@med-mastodon.com

Landesbeauftragten für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Rheinland-Pfalz

Official account of the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@lfdi_rlp@social.bund.de

Danielle Rose

Watercolour artist and illustrator mainly focusing on landscapes and spaceflight. Also interested in geology and gems.

Fediverse address:
@manyfaceted@mstdn.social

Cup of Coffee

US-based baseball newsletter mainly covering the latest events in baseball, but also including assorted other topics.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@cupofcoffeenews.com

sub\urban

German open-access academic journal of critical urban research.

Fediverse address (in German):
@sub_urban@urbanists.social

Allrecipes.com

Cooking and recipe community site, also featuring articles about food and drink. Based in the US, founded in 1997.

Fediverse address:
@Allrecipes@flipboard.com

FediMeteo Kerala

Weather forecast accounts for Kerala, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@kochi__kerala@in.fedimeteo.com
@kottayam__kerala@in.fedimeteo.com
@thiruvananthapuram__kerala@in.fedimeteo.com

Nathalie Lawhead / alienmelon

Indie developer, makes experimental surreal games and software including “Tetrageddon”, “Everything is going to be OK”, “Electric Zine Maker” and more.

Fediverse address:
@alienmelon@mastodon.social

ZipZapZop

Electronic music producer based in Baltimore MD, USA. Genres include electronic and electric, acid hop, drum and bass, bass music/dubstep etc.

Fediverse address:
@zipzapzop@ravenation.club

Harvard Art Roulette

Bot posting random items from the Harvard Art Museums via their API.

Fediverse address:
@HarvardArtRoulette@zirk.us

Gregor

Comic artist and live streamer, creator of the humorous (and occasionally melancholy) “Loading Artist” and “Plucked Up” webcomics.

Fediverse address:
@loadingartist@mastodon.world

Steamclock Software

App developers based in Vancouver, Canada. Also run “Shipped That Way” podcast about product development.

Fediverse address:
@steamclock@hachyderm.io

FediMeteo Italy

Weather accounts for cities and towns in Italy. Follow an account to see its forecasts in Italian.

The Texas Signal Media Foundation

Non-profit public interest news reporting in Texas, USA. Particularly aimed at young people, non-white communities, women, and Spanish-speaking communities.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@texassignal.com

Robin

Artist creating beautiful animated pixel art accompanied by their own musical composition.

Fediverse address:
@nonamenosocks@mastodon.art

UnifiedPush

Set of specifications and free open source tools to help users get more control over how their phone’s (or computers’s) notifications are handled. There are options for self-hosting notification systems if needed.

Fediverse address:
@unifiedpush@fosstodon.org

Chess Olympus

Posting about notable people and moments from chess, both serious and lighthearted.

Fediverse address:
@Chess_Olympus@mastodon.online

Streamlined

Movie and streaming news site and newsletter covering the film world in Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@streamlined.news

Jason Thorne

Urbanist, chief planner for City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Job involves planning in transport, economics, environment, culture and more.

Fediverse address:
@JasonThorne@mastodon.social

Ramokromok

Blog posting news and articles about retro gaming and retro computing.

Fediverse address:
@ramokromok@retrochat.online

K-drama | K-movie FediGroup

Discussion group for fans of Korean film and television.

Fediverse address:
@kdrama@fedigroups.social

Autism Europe News Feed

News feed from the website of Autism Europe, a non-profit advocating for the rights of autistic people.

Fediverse address:
@www.autismeurope.org.news-publications@rss-parrot.net

matthijs

Sculptor creating enigmatic works from scrap metal and machine parts.

Fediverse address:
@matthijs@mastodon.art

Yakface.com News Feed

Feed from the Yakface.com website, dedicated to Star Wars toys and collectors.

Fediverse address:
@yakfaceforums.com.main@rss-parrot.net

Vintage Edmonton

Newspaper articles, images and other materials from the history of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@VintageEdmonton@mstdn.ca

Missing The Point

Surreal observations on the Fediverse, the internet, technology, current events and the real world.

Fediverse address:
@MissingThePt@mastodon.social

Europlanet

European organisation for planetary scientists of all backgrounds including academia, industry, government and amateurs.

Fediverse address (videos):
@europlanet_media@solarsystem.video

Geo / Geo.de

German magazine franchise, television channel and website about geography, history and nature. First published in 1976.

Fediverse address (in German):
@GEO_de@flipboard.com

PBS Hawai‘i Feed

Feed of programme news from Hawaiian public broadcaster PBS Hawai’i, on air since 1966.

Fediverse address:
@www.pbshawaii.org@rss-parrot.net

Halifax Examiner

Online local newspaper based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded 2014.

Fediverse address:
@HalifaxExaminer@mstdn.ca

Wechseljahre FediGroup

German-language discussion of the menopause and related topics.

Fediverse address (in German):
@wechseljahre@fedigroups.social

RRS Sir David Attenborough Webcam

Webcam posting regular photos from the UK polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough. (This is the ship famous for nearly being named Boaty McBoatface, and it carries an automated submarine with that name.)

Fediverse address:
@RRSSirDavidAttenborough@stefanbohacek.online

Chaos Computer Club Frankfurt

Hackerspace based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@cccffm@chaos.social

Datenschutzkonferenz / Conference of Independent Federal and State Data Protection Authorities

Committee made up of data protection officials from the German Federal Government and German State Governments.

Fediverse address (in German):
@dsk@social.bund.de

The Universe of Commodore 64

Blog featuring news and images about the Commodore 64 home computer.

Fediverse address:
@C64_Universe@mastodon.gamedev.place

People Magazine / People.com

Entertainment and lifestyle magazine and website, covering celebrity news, human interest stories, true crime and royalty. Based in the US, first published in 1974.

Fediverse address:
@people@flipboard.com

8bitworkshop

Web-based IDE which lets you write code for classic 8-bit computers and consoles within your browser, and see it run as you do so. Also publishes a range of books on programming for classic 8-bit systems.

Fediverse address:
@8bitworkshop@oldbytes.space

Rod Hull / tfw8b.com

Retro computing fan who runs a company selling spare parts, accessories and repairs for classic 8-bit home computers.

Fediverse address:
@futurewas8bit@oldbytes.space

Michael Coorlim

Author of the Galvanic Century and Shadow Decade book series, indie game developer, also makes videos about retro games and comic books.

Fediverse address (main):
@mcoorlim@mastodon.gamedev.place

Fediverse address (videos):
@mcoorlim@spectra.video

Operation: Puppet / Pixels and Puppets / Kevin Blades

Professional designer and builder of sweet funny puppets (somewhat inspired by muppets). Creates videos, livestreams and writes about his creations.

Fediverse address (main):
@operationpuppet@gamerstavern.online

Fediverse address (videos):
@kevin@puppet.zone

Fediverse address (livestream):
@live@owncast.pixelsandpuppets.com

Real Simple

Magazine about housekeeping, parenting, food, lifestyle, beauty, fashion and health, with the emphasis on practical easy solutions to problems. Based in the US, founded in 2000.

Fediverse address:
@RealSimple@flipboard.com

CTV News Montreal

English-language news from Quebec and Montreal on CTV News.

Fediverse address:
@montreal-CTVNews@flipboard.com

PrideCurl.ca

Canadian Pride Curling Association, organising LGBTQIA+ curling leagues and events.

Fediverse address:
@Pride@curling.social

Fae Reviews

Video account and blog publishing book reviews, especially about romantasy books (romantic fiction with a fantasy setting).

Fediverse address (blog):
@faereviews@faereviews.com

Fediverse address (videos):
@faereviews@makertube.net

Socketwench

Making videos about 3D printing and electronics projects, also retro computing and assorted other stuff.

Fediverse address (videos):
@socketwench@makertube.net

Townsville Bushwalking Club

Walking and hiking club based in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, originally founded in 1960.

Fediverse address (blog):
@info@townsvillebushwalkingclub.com

Phil Meyer

President and CEO of Southern Oregon PBS, a public broadcasting station in Medford, Oregon, USA.

Fediverse address:
@philmeyer@newsie.social

Graffiti All Day

Bot posting graffiti every day.

Fediverse address:
@graffiti@rap.social

Shifter

Excellent videos all about cycling and bicycles, including cycling tips, city cycling, bike reviews, bike accessories, maintenance, cycling culture etc.

Fediverse address:
@shifter@video.canadiancivil.com

Super Empty.

Hip-hop music site and magazine, especially covering the scene in North Carolina, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@superempty.com

WebKitGTK

GTK port of the WebKit browser engine, official browser engine in GNOME.

Fediverse address:
@WebKitGTK@floss.social

FediMeteo Netherlands

Dutch-language weather forecast accounts for cities in the Netherlands, using data from Open-Meteo.

Fediverse addresses (in Dutch, organised by city):
@almelo@nl.fedimeteo.com
@almere@nl.fedimeteo.com
@amersfoort@nl.fedimeteo.com
@amsterdam@nl.fedimeteo.com
@apeldoorn@nl.fedimeteo.com
@arnhem@nl.fedimeteo.com
@assen@nl.fedimeteo.com
@breda@nl.fedimeteo.com
@den_haag@nl.fedimeteo.com
@deventer@nl.fedimeteo.com
@dordrecht@nl.fedimeteo.com
@eindhoven@nl.fedimeteo.com
@emmen@nl.fedimeteo.com
@enschede@nl.fedimeteo.com
@groningen@nl.fedimeteo.com
@haarlem@nl.fedimeteo.com
@haarlemmermeer@nl.fedimeteo.com
@helmond@nl.fedimeteo.com
@hengelo@nl.fedimeteo.com
@hilversum@nl.fedimeteo.com
@leeuwarden@nl.fedimeteo.com
@leiden@nl.fedimeteo.com
@maastricht@nl.fedimeteo.com
@nijmegen@nl.fedimeteo.com
@oss@nl.fedimeteo.com
@roosendaal@nl.fedimeteo.com
@rotterdam@nl.fedimeteo.com
@s_hertogenbosch@nl.fedimeteo.com
@sittard_geleen@nl.fedimeteo.com
@tilburg@nl.fedimeteo.com
@utrecht@nl.fedimeteo.com
@venlo@nl.fedimeteo.com
@zaanstad@nl.fedimeteo.com
@zoetermeer@nl.fedimeteo.com
@zwolle@nl.fedimeteo.com

WNKY Channel 40 News Feed

News feed from WNKY, a television station based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. Founded in 1989, affiliate of NBC and CBS.

Fediverse address:
@www.wnky.com@rss-parrot.net

Westport Observatory

Non-profit community observatory in Connecticut USA, run by volunteers from the Westport Astronomical Society.

Fediverse address:
@WestportObservatory@vmst.io

Poorly Drawn Arsenal

Artist’s blog and newsletter where they draw pictures of Arsenal FC football players based on recent results for the club.

Fediverse address (blog):
@newsletter@poorlydrawnarsenal.com

RubyKaigi

Conference in Japan for the Ruby programming language.

Fediverse address:
@rubykaigi@ruby.social

Rock Clan Productions

Independent tabletop game publishers based in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@RockClanProductions@rollenspiel.social

90min.com

Football (soccer) news site covering the game around the world, including leagues, tournaments, men’s and women’s games.

Fediverse address:
@90min@flipboard.com

Python Coruña

Community meetups for users of the Python programming language in Coruña, Galicia, Spain.

Fediverse address (in Galician):
@PythonCoruna@mastodon.gal

Defiance!

Music enthusiast, especially 70s, 80s, 90s but also new releases. Posts about important musical events that happened on this day.

Fediverse address:
@Defiance@sfba.social

Poder360

Independent Brazilian news site founded in 2000 to look at power and politics. Participant in the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on the Panama Papers etc.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@Poder360@flipboard.com

Hakierspejs (Łódź Hackerspace)

Hackerspace based in Łódź, Poland. Themes of the group include free software, electronics, amateur radio and more.

Fediverse address (in Polish):
@hslodz@mas.to

HAL

French national open archive of multidisciplinary published and unpublished research. Also available to researchers from foreign academic institutions, whether public or private.

Fediverse address (in French):
@hal_fr@social.numerique.gouv.fr

Jeremy Mayer

Artist creating figurative and abstract sculptures entirely from old typewriter parts.

Fediverse address:
@jeremymayer@mastodon.art

Lectronice

Electronica musician and professional game developer.

Fediverse address:
@ice@merveilles.town

LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQIA+ news site based in the US, founded in 2009.

Fediverse address:
@LGBTQNation@flipboard.com

Chaos inKL.

Hackerspace and branch of the Chaos Computer Club in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@chaos_inkl@chaos.social

Sachverständigenrat für Integration und Migration (SVR) / The Expert Council on Integration and Migration

Independent body providing the German government with research-based advice on integration and migration policy.

Fediverse address (in German):
@SVR_Migration@social.bund.de

OpenStreetMap BFC

Volunteers mapping the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in France through the free open mapping platform OpenStreetMap.

Fediverse address (in French):
@OSM_BFC@mstdn.social

Homes & Gardens

UK magazine about homes, interior design, gardening and lifestyle topics. First published in 1919.

Fediverse address:
@HomesGardens@flipboard.com

openDemocracy

UK-based non-profit news site covering British and international news, with an emphasis on questioning those in power and promoting liberal democracy.

Fediverse address:
@openDemocracy@opendemocracy.net

Stimpunks Foundation

Non-profit based in the United States supporting neurodiverse and disabled people, campaigning against ableism.

Fediverse address:
@stimpunks@mastodon.online

Ride With Chris

Bicycle fan based in North America, posts photos and maps from various cycling trips.

Fediverse address:
@ridewithchris@mstdn.social

Mongabay

Environmental news site covering international ecological news, run by a non-profit and supported by readers’ donations.

Fediverse address:
@mongabay@mastodon.green

Die Zeit

Prestigious German national newspaper, first published in 1946. Available in physical and digital form.

Fediverse address (in German):
@DIEZEIT@flipboard.com

Old Catholic Churches International

International church denomination in the USA and Latin America, based in Augusta, Georgia, USA. Emphasis is on welcoming marginalised people including migrants, LGBTQIA+ people, women and BIPOC.

Fediverse address:
@myocci@mastodon.myocci.social

Dr Austin Kocher

Political and legal geographer, immigration researcher at the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, Assistant Professor at Syracuse University in the United States.

Fediverse address:
@austinkocher@mastodon.social

NRI Now News Feed

News feed from local independent news site NRI Now, covering Burrillville and northern Rhode Island. Articles are written by residents of the area.

Fediverse address:
@www.nrinow.news@rss-parrot.net

Gaming On Linux

News site about games that run on Linux PCs and the Steam Deck. One of the longest-running accounts on the Fediverse.

Fediverse address:
@gamingonlinux@mastodon.social

Sud Ouest

French regional newspaper covering Gironde, the Charente, the Charente-Maritime, the Dordogne, the Lot et Garonne, the Landes and the Pyrénées Atlantiques. First published in 1944.

Fediverse address (in French):
@SudOuest@flipboard.com

GaymerGeek

Retro game fan and game collector, also makes gorgeous-looking cakes with elaborate decorations.

Fediverse address:
@GaymerGeek@mstdn.games

BGM

Indie pop folk rock musician based in Toronto, Canada.

Fediverse address (videos):
@bgm@makertube.net

Norwich Cycling Campaign

Group campaigning for better cycling infrastructure in Norwich, UK.

Fediverse address:
@NorwichCycling@mastodonapp.uk

David Nice

Classical and opera music writer, author of biography of Prokofiev, lecturer, broadcaster on BBC Radio 3, classical & opera editor at The Arts Desk. Based in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@davidpnice@mastodon.online

FediMeteo Puebla

Weather forecast accounts for Puebla, Mexico. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses (in Spanish):
@huauchinango__puebla@mx.fedimeteo.com
@puebla__puebla@mx.fedimeteo.com

UK Theatre Web

Bot posting listings for plays, concerts and theatre events in the United Kingdom.

Fediverse address:
@uktw@mastodonapp.uk

Ramses Revengeday

Professional drum & bass, techno and electronic musician and composer from Germany, featuring a cyberpunk dystopian aesthetic. Incredibly, their latest track is also available on MiniDisc! 💽

Fediverse address:
@revengeday@corteximplant.com

EatClub.de

German food news and cookery advice site, and also a real life cooking school in Hamburg.

Fediverse address (in German):
@EATCLUB2021@flipboard.com

Lake Superior Live

Views from webcams all around Lake Superior in North America.

Fediverse address:
@Livelakesuperior@mastodon.social

Metin Seven

Freelance professional illustrator and 3D modeller, creates gorgeous images and renders including really cute minimalist voxel and pixel art. Often creates works that reference retro gaming and classic computers.

Fediverse address (main):
@metin@graphics.social

Fediverse address (artwork):
@Seven@pixelfed.art

FediMeteo New Zealand / Aotearoa

Weather forecast accounts for New Zealand / Aotearoa. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Fediverse addresses (in English & Māori):
@ashburton@nz.fedimeteo.com
@auckland@nz.fedimeteo.com
@blenheim@nz.fedimeteo.com
@christchurch@nz.fedimeteo.com
@dunedin@nz.fedimeteo.com
@gisborne@nz.fedimeteo.com
@greymouth@nz.fedimeteo.com
@hamilton@nz.fedimeteo.com
@hastings@nz.fedimeteo.com
@invercargill@nz.fedimeteo.com
@napier@nz.fedimeteo.com
@nelson@nz.fedimeteo.com
@new_plymouth@nz.fedimeteo.com
@oamaru@nz.fedimeteo.com
@palmerston_north@nz.fedimeteo.com
@queenstown@nz.fedimeteo.com
@rotorua@nz.fedimeteo.com
@tauranga@nz.fedimeteo.com
@timaru@nz.fedimeteo.com
@wellington@nz.fedimeteo.com
@westport@nz.fedimeteo.com
@whanganui@nz.fedimeteo.com
@whangarei@nz.fedimeteo.com

C3PB e.V.

Hackerspace based in Paderborn, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@c3pb@chaos.social

Diane Bruce VA3DB

Amateur radio operator based in Ottawa, Canada, owns a satellite and HF tower installation.

Fediverse address:
@va3db@mastodon.radio

David D. Levine

Science fiction and fantasy novelist and short story writer, winner of Hugo and Nebula awards. Author of “The Kuiper Belt Job”, “Arabella of Mars” trilogy and over fifty SFF stories.

Fediverse address:
@daviddlevine@wandering.shop

NextCloud

Free open source self-hostable personal cloud software for sharing files, collaborative editing, instant messaging, personal music streaming etc.

Fediverse address (main):
@nextcloud@mastodon.xyz

Fediverse address (videos):
@nextcloud_main@peertube.nextcloud.com

Kingston Springs Gazette

Independent local news site for Kingston Springs, Tennessee, USA. Founded in 2023.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@ksgazette.com

Greater Greater Washington

Urbanist campaign group and news site about transport, housing and land use reform in Washington DC, USA.

Fediverse address:
@ggwash@urbanists.social

Civic Coding

A joint initiative by various German government departments to promote responsible and sustainable use of AI / Large Language Model technologies.

Fediverse address (in German):
@CivicCoding@social.bund.de

DR News Feed

News feed from Danmarks Radio, the Danish public broadcaster founded in 1925.

Fediverse address (in Danish):
@www.dr.dk@rss-parrot.net

Johan Vanbockryck

Photographer taking pictures of landscapes and cityscapes in and around Belgium, often featuring large amounts of empty space around its subjects.

Fediverse address:
@johanphoto@mastodon.nl

Slate Magazine / Slate.com

US news and politics website and digital magazine, founded in 1996.

Fediverse address:
@Slate@flipboard.com

Lilian Edwards

Professor of Law, Innovation and Society at Newcastle Law School, Newcastle University in the UK. Particularly interested in regulation of new technologies and the internet, has taught internet law, privacy law, e-commerce law, IT law since 1996.

Fediverse address:
@lilianedwards@someone.elses.computer

Dr Joshuah Heath

Theoretical physicist and postdoc at Dartmouth College in the United States. Interested in condensed matter and many-body physics, especially Fermi liquids, unconventional superconductors and superfluids, topological bosons, Kitaev magnets, and analog materials.

Fediverse address:
@JoshuahHeath@mathstodon.xyz

Helsinki Python

Regular meetups for users of the Python programming language in Helsinki, Finland.

Fediverse address:
@HelPy@fosstodon.org

NKyTribune News Feed

News feed from the NKyTribune, an independent news service for Kentucky produced by the Kentucky Center for Public Service Journalism. Founded in 2019.

Fediverse address:
@nkytribune.com@rss-parrot.net

Leave the Road and Run

Trail running blog based in the UK, aiming to encourage more people to take up trail running and find local trails. Founded in 2020.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@leave-the-road-and.run

Max-Planck-Institut für Meteorologie / Max Planck Institute for Meteorology

Climate research institute based in Hamburg, Germany. Affiliated with the Max Planck Society and the University of Hamburg. Founded in 1975.

Fediverse address (in English & German):
@MPI_Meteo@wisskomm.social

Ed / arcticEdge

Artist and sci-fi fan, paints miniatures, especially from the Warhammer 40k world.

Fediverse address (main):
@arcticEdge@dice.camp

Fediverse address (books):
@arcticEdge@bookwyrm.social

What Hi-Fi?

Audio equipment magazine featuring reviews and news on headphones, speakers, home cinemas, hi-fi systems etc. Based in the UK, first published in 1976.

Fediverse address:
@WhatHiFi@flipboard.com

Esther Payne

Computer scientist campaigning for online privacy, also part of the Librecast project which aims to bring multicast technology to the internet.

Fediverse address (main):
@onepict@chaos.social

Fediverse address (blog):
@cobbles@dotart.blog

Bundesgerichtshof (German Federal Court of Justice)

Official account of the German Federal Court of Justice.

Fediverse address (in German):
@BGH_Bund@social.bund.de

Oblique Questions

Bot posting questions taken out of context from public domain books.

Fediverse address:
@obliquestions@mastodon.matthewmcvickar.com

PBS News Hour

News website and TV news programme shown on public broadcasting channels in the US. First broadcast in 1975.

Fediverse address:
@PBSNewsHour@flipboard.com

FanCityKnits

Lifelong fibre and yarn fan, interested in spinning, knitting, crocheting and weaving.

Fediverse address (in English & German):
@FanCityKnits@troet.cafe

The Garden of Memory

Blog by the historian Sean Munge writing on a very eclectic selection of historical and pop culture topics. There are also in-depth history articles and learning materials for paid subscribers.

Fediverse address (blog):
@sean@gardenofmemory.net

Kai-Christian Bruhn

Computing archaeologist, Professor for Interdisciplinary Applications of Spatial Surveying- and Information-Technology at Mainz University of Applied Sciences in Germany.

Fediverse address:
@kacebe@scholar.social

Miniatures Painting FediGroup

Discussion group about painting miniature figures, scenery, vehicles etc.

Fediverse address:
@nerdlings@fedigroups.social

BBC Turkish News Feed

News feed of the Turkish service of the UK public broadcaster BBC.

Fediverse address (in Turkish):
@www.bbc.co.uk.turkce@rss-parrot.net

Droidian Linux

Debian-based GNU/Linux distro aimed at mobile devices, with the aim of running Debian on Android smartphones.

Fediverse address:
@droidian@fosstodon.org

Ottawa Citizen

Newspaper and news site based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1845.

Fediverse address:
@OttawaCititzen@flipboard.com

Stiftung Datenschutz / Foundation For Data Protection

Independent non-profit foundation established by the German Federal Government, discussing data policy and making privacy recommendations.

Fediverse address (in German):
@DS_Stiftung@social.bund.de

History of Philosophy & Logical Analysis (HPLA)

Academic journal about history of philosophy, published by Brill since 1998.

Fediverse address:
@hpla@fediphilosophy.org

The Sussex Green Edit

Environmental news site for Sussex in the UK.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@sussexgreenedit.ghost.io

Raptor’s Nest

Evolutionary palaeobiologist, senior lecturer in zoology at the University of Lincoln in the UK. Interested in how biodiversity varies throughout Earth’s history, especially vertebrates including dinosaurs.

Fediverse address:
@drmambobob@ecoevo.social

Alternative Press Magazine / altpress.com

Music magazine and website, especially underground, alternative and punk music. Based in the US, first published in 1985.

Fediverse address:
@AltPress@flipboard.com

Smashing Magazine

Online magazine for designers and web developers, includes lots of tutorials, guides and features.

Fediverse address:
@smashingmag@mastodon.social

Digital Trends

Technology and consumer electronics news site, based in Oregon, USA and founded in 2006.

Fediverse address:
@DigitalTrends@flipboard.com

N3VEM

Amateur radio enthusiast and builder of model rockets. Creates videos about both these topics, sometimes combining them with radio rockets.

Fediverse address (videos):
@n3vem@makertube.net

Mellium Co-op

A co-operative organisation creating Go-based resources for the XMPP instant messaging protocol.

Fediverse address:
@mellium@social.coop

Anaïs Faë

Creates amazing naturalistic watercolour pictures of animals and other subjects.

Fediverse address:
@anaisfae@mastodon.art

Maps in the Wild

Highlighting maps that exist in the physical world, such as signs, posters, objects, works of art, graffiti etc.

Fediverse address:
@mappery@mapstodon.space

Genii Magic

Independent magazine about magic, magicians and magic shows. Based in the US, founded in 1936.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@geniimagic.com

Backwards Tabletop

Blog and newsletter about mecha tabletop RPGs, written by the creators of SPINE, Rust Never Sleeps and Backwards: American Gothic Horror.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@backwardstabletop.com

Gear Patrol

Lifestyle news site aimed at a male audience, covering cars, watches, outdoor equipment, electronic tech, food, drink, fashion etc. Based in the US, founded in 2007.

Fediverse address:
@GearPatrol@flipboard.com

Chasing The Donkey Croatia Travel Feed

Feed from an English-language travel blog posting tips and advice about travelling in Croatia.

Fediverse address:
@www.chasingthedonkey.com.croatia-travel-blog@rss-parrot.net

FediMeteo Arkansas

Weather forecast accounts for Arkansas USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Chess Puzzle

Interactive bot posting a chess puzzle every day, DM “help” for detailed instructions. It has lots of features which you can discover by messaging the bot.

Fediverse address (in English & Spanish):
@ChessPuzzleBot@masto.es

FediMeteo Colima

Weather forecast accounts for Colima, Mexico. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses (in Spanish):
@colima__colima@mx.fedimeteo.com
@manzanillo__colima@mx.fedimeteo.com

FediMeteo Iowa

Weather forecast accounts for Iowa, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

The Planetary Research Co-operative

Non-profit organisation promoting planetary science research.

Fediverse address (main):
@planetary_research_cooperative@solarsystem.social

Fediverse address (videos):
@planetary_research_media@solarsystem.video

Shawn Thomas Photography

Nature and wildlife photographer based in Virginia, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@understudy77@blog.shawnthomas.art

Mill Forge Makerspace

Large community makerspace in southeastern Massachusetts, workshop for local makers and fixers.

Fediverse address:
@millforge@masto.millforge.org

FediMeteo Uttar Pradesh

Weather forecast accounts for Uttar Pradesh, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@kanpur__uttar_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com
@lucknow__uttar_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com

PyCon Africa

Pan-African conference about the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@pyconafrica@mastodon.social

Lake Erie Live

Current views from webcams from around Lake Erie in North America.

Fediverse address:
@livelakeerie@mastodon.social

Wikimedia LGBT+

Global intersectional wikimedia user group aiming to improve quality and breadth of LGBTQIA+ history on Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects.

Fediverse address:
@wmlgbt@tech.lgbt

Numbas

Free open source online assessment system for mathemetical subjects, developed at Newcastle University.

Fediverse address:
@numbas@mathstodon.xyz

Aquarium FediGroup

Discussion group about aquariums and keeping fish.

Fediverse address:
@aquarium@fedigroups.social

Hackerspace Kiruna

Hackerspace based in Kiruna, Sweden.

Fediverse address:
@HacKRNspace@mastodon.acc.sunet.se

Merian / Merian.de

German travel magazine and website looking at places to visit in Germany, Europe and worldwide. First published in 1948.

Fediverse address (in German):
@MerianOfficial@flipboard.com

3MoreReps

Certified PT instructor creating exercise and yoga videos.

Fediverse address (videos):
@3morereps_workouts@makertube.net

Adam

Pixel artist who creates images within the technical constraints of the ZX Spectrum computer of the 1980s. The Spectrum hardware quirkily divided the screen into lots of 8×8 squares with up to two colours in each square, so the art based on it has a very distinctive look.

Fediverse address:
@helpcomputer0@mastodon.art

CalyxOS

Privacy-friendly smartphone operating system based on Android.

Fediverse address:
@calyxos@fosstodon.org

Bytespeicher Erfurt

Hackerspace based in Erfurt, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@bytespeicher@chaos.social

Trek Time!

Podcast featuring three guys talking about Star Trek, covering the TV episodes, films and games.

Fediverse address:
@CaptainIdol@tenforward.social

Open State Foundation

Netherlands-based organisation campaigning for more government open data and transparency.

Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@openstate@mastodon.nl

Wiki Workers United

Union for staff at the Wikimedia Foundation.

Fediverse address:
@wwu@social.wikiworkersunited.org

San Antonio Express-News

Local newspaper for San Antonio, Texas, USA. Founded in 1865.

Fediverse address:
@SAExpressNews@flipboard.com

Open-Meteo

Open source weather data free for non-commercial use via an API, using data from weather agencies around the world. Covers both forecasts and historical data.

Fediverse address:
@openmeteo@fosstodon.org

Il Post

Italian online newspaper, founded in 2010.

Fediverse address (in Italian):
@ilPost@flipboard.com

The Ingleside Light

Local news site for Ingleside in San Francisco, USA. Founded in 2008.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@inglesidelight.com

Cory Kerr

Illustrator and designer making videos about how to be creative, principles of design, recording artistic ideas, and why AI needs to be avoided at all costs.

Fediverse address (videos):
@cory_kerr@makertube.net

Hockey Night On Mastodon FediGroup

Discussion group all about ice hockey and the NHL.

Fediverse address:
@hnom@fedigroups.social

Keyoxide

Free open source decentralised online identity platform. It helps you prove who you are across multiple sites without storing any personal data about you.

Fediverse address:
@keyoxide@fosstodon.org

Wikipedia

Official account for Wikipedia, the free open collaboratively-written online encyclopaedia. All its articles are available for reproduction elsewhere under creative commons.

Fediverse address:
@wikipedia@wikis.world

benui

Game developer and UI programmer.

Fediverse address:
@ben@m.benui.ca

see/saw

Punk and rock’n’roll music news website, podcast and radio show. Includes interviews, features, essays etc.

Fediverse address (blog):
@evan@see-saw.fun

EasyBuild

FOSS build and installation framework for management of (scientific) software on High Performance Computing systems.

Fediverse address:
@easybuild@mast.hpc.social

Dear Media

Women’s lifestyle website and podcast network. Based in the US, founded in 2018.

Fediverse address:
@dearmedia@flipboard.com

247Sports

US sports news website, mainly focused on college football and basketball.

Fediverse address:
@247Sports@flipboard.com

Looptober FediGroup

Discussion group about making and sharing music loops, especially in October.

Fediverse address:
@looptober@fedigroups.social

Esquire UK

British edition of the men’s lifestyle magazine and website covering fashion, grooming, culture etc. UK edition first published in 1991.

Fediverse address:
@EsquireUK@flipboard.com

Sprawlism

Looking at sustainable urban policy in New York Metro area in the USA, and power relations through social ecology and feminist urbanism.

Fediverse address (blog):
@LoSontag@sprawlism.com

QueerAF

UK-based non-profit LGBTQIA+ news and publishing, aiming to support queer creatives.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@wearequeeraf.com

Trending on Wiki

Bot posting trending topics on Wikipedia for random countries.

Fediverse address:
@TrendingOnWiki@toot.community

The Root Magazine

Online magazine covering the news from a variety of black perspectives. Based in the US, founded in 2008.

Fediverse address:
@TheRoot@flipboard.com

mpls photo bot

Bot posting historical photos in or connected to Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Fediverse address:
@MplsPhotoBot@mastodon.social

Boak and Bailey

Blog and website about beer founded in 2007, based in England. Includes news, guides and articles about beers, pubs and lots of related topics.

Fediverse address:
@boakandbailey@mastodon.online

Jom

Magazine about Singapore, covering all kinds of topics including news, culture, arts, politics, tech etc.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@jom.media

EvoDevo Papers

Unofficial bot posting links to latest papers about evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo).

Fediverse address:
@evodevo_papers@biologists.social

Chemical & Engineering News Feed

News feed from magazine on chemistry and chemical engineering, published by American Chemical Society.

Fediverse address:
@cen.acs.org.most-recent.html@rss-parrot.net

FOSS4G North America

Annual geospatial technology and business conference.

Fediverse address:
@foss4gna@fosstodon.org

All about Vinyl

Posting artwork from classic vinyl record album covers.

Fediverse address:
@Vinyl@pixelfed.social

Comics FediGroup

Discussion group about comic books, graphic novels, web comics etc.

Fediverse address:
@comics@fedigroups.social

Global News Calgary

News stories about Calgary, Canada, from Global News.

Fediverse address:
@calgary-GlobalNews@flipboard.com

Mat-Su Sentinel

Independent non-profit local news site for Matansuka-Susitna Borough in Alaska, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@matsusentinel.com

MidniteMoonTrip

Series of cute illustrations of animals and other fun things, in a kawaii style, as created by the artist Savannah Cronin.

Fediverse address:
@midnitemoontrip@mastodon.art

Patrol: Anti-Poaching in Action

Blog and newsletter covering real world examples of the fight against poaching of endangered species in Africa.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@patrolling.org

PodQuiz

Weekly trivia podcast running since 2005, possibly the longest-running trivia podcast in the world.

Fediverse address:
@podquiz@mas.to

QGIS

Free open source geographic information system software for Linux, Mac, Windows and Android. Allows viewing, editing, printing and analysis of geospatial data.

Fediverse address:
@qgis@fosstodon.org

New Mexico Jewish Journal

Site all about news, arts and culture in the Jewish communities of New Mexico, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@nmjewishjournal.com

Starring the Computer

Website and account chronicling the appearances of computers in film and TV series.

Fediverse address:
@starringthecomputer@mas.to

Periapt Games

Small independent publisher of TTRPG books including source material, rule sets and more.

Fediverse address:
@periaptgames@dice.camp

FediMeteo New York State

Weather forecast accounts for the state of New York in the USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Jeff Leiper

Videos of commuting by bicycle in Ottawa, Canada.

Fediverse address (videos):
@jleiper@urbanists.video

Zecharias Zelalem

Freelance journalist focusing particularly on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. Amnesty International prize nominee.

Fediverse address:
@ZekuZelalem@dair-community.social

FediMeteo Veracruz

Weather forecast accounts for Veracruz, Mexico. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses (in Spanish):
@cordoba__veracruz@mx.fedimeteo.com
@veracruz__veracruz@mx.fedimeteo.com
@xalapa__veracruz@mx.fedimeteo.com

FSM / Fabricating Something More

Arts journal covering Greater Fox River Valley area of Wisconsin, USA.

Fediverse address:
@index@fsm.ink

DEF CON

Annual hacker convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Founded in 1993, and inspired a number of affiliated local groups around the world.

Fediverse address:
@defcon@defcon.social

CBC News Montreal

English-language news from Montreal and Quebec on CBC News.

Fediverse address:
@montreal-cbcnews@flipboard.com

Us Weekly Magazine / UsMagazine.com

Celebrity gossip and lifestyle magazine and website. Based in the US, founded in 1977.

Fediverse address:
@usweekly@flipboard.com

SoCal Python

Community group for users of the Python programming language in Los Angeles and southern California.

Fediverse address:
@socalpython@fosstodon.org

Maldita.es

Spanish non-profit foundation for fact checking news and discourse. Founded in 2014.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@Malditaes@flipboard.com