Dr Robert Minchin

Astronomer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in the United States, and previously at (amongst others) the famous Arecibo in Puerto Rico, and the flying telescope SOFIA.

Fediverse address:
@Robminchin@mastodon.online

1980s Chiptune Bots

Three bots posting chiptune music tracks from the C64, ZX Spectrum and Atari ST.

Fediverse address (C64 music, posts every 4 hours):
@SIDMusicBot@retrochat.online

Fediverse address (ZX Spectrum music, posts every 4 hours):
@AYMusicBot@retrochat.online

Fediverse address (Atari ST music, posts once a day):
@STMusicBot@retrochat.online

Powderpaint

A pop band from the Fediverse, their music is really well produced sharp retro synthpop, often featuring LGBTQIA+ themes in the lyrics. I would especially recommend their self-titled album, and “Constellation” is a good track to start off with.

Fediverse address:
@powderpaint@glitch.social

E Foundation / Murena

The E Foundation develops and maintains a free open source privacy-friendly de-Googled version of Android, which you can either install yourself on your existing phone or buy pre-installed on a new phone. They sell pre-installed phones through the Murena brand, all of which are manufactured by established companies like Fairphone, Samsung etc.

Fediverse address (E Foundation):
@e_mydata@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (Murena):
@murena@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (videos):
@efoundation@peer.tube

kottke.org

One of the oldest blogs on the internet, founded in 1998. Posts an eclectic mixture of news items, curiosities, art, technology and more. (Technically this is a bot account, but it’s also the blog’s official account.)

Fediverse address:
@kottke@mastodon.social

Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association

Non-profit organisation dedicated to speculative poetry including science fiction, fantasy, horror and related areas. Founded in 1978, based in the United States.

Fediverse address:
@sfpoetry@mastodon.world

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

FediMeteo Prince Edward Island

Weather forecast accounts for Prince Edward Island, Canada. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Fediverse addresses (in English & French):
@alberton__prince_edward_island@ca.fedimeteo.com
@charlottetown__prince_edward_island@ca.fedimeteo.com
@montague__prince_edward_island@ca.fedimeteo.com
@souris__prince_edward_island@ca.fedimeteo.com
@summerside__prince_edward_island@ca.fedimeteo.com

Computertruhe e.V.

Volunteers in Germany who repair abandoned computers so they can be donated to charity.

Fediverse address (main account, in German):
@computertruhe@social.computertruhe.de

Fediverse address (Berlin branch, in German):
@berlin@social.computertruhe.de

Fediverse address (Chemnitz branch, in German):
@chemnitz@social.computertruhe.de

Fediverse address (Munich branch, in German):
@muenchen@social.computertruhe.de

FediMeteo North Dakota

Weather forecast accounts for North Dakota, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@belcourt__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@beulah__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@bismarck__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@bottineau__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@cavalier__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@devils_lake__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@dickinson__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@fargo__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@grafton__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@grand_forks__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@harvey__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@hazelton__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@horace__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@jamestown__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@killdeer__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@lakota__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@mandan__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@minot__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@oakes__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@rugby__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@stanley__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@valley_city__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@wahpeton__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@west_fargo__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com
@williston__north_dakota@us.fedimeteo.com