Rooftop Ruby Podcast

Podcast about the Ruby programming language and related topics.

Philippe Boussion

Wonderful and atmospheric photos, mainly of beautiful landscapes.

Fediverse address:
@jett1oeil@pixelfed.social

Kristina Gehrmann

Professional illustrator and graphic novel creator who makes beautifully crafted digital paintings in a traditional style, usually based on historical subjects.

Fediverse address:
@kristinagehrmann@mastodon.art

Lizbeth (aka Ritual Dust)

Illustrator, crafter and tattoo artist, often working with dark gothic themes, and also creator of the Fantômes ghost story zine.

Fediverse address:
@ritualdust@merveilles.town

hegeezias

Artist creating abstract paintings and drawings reminiscent of organic and artifical forms mixed together.

Fediverse address (main):
@hegeezias@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (images):
@hegeezias@pixelfed.social

Sarah M

Scottish concept artist working on video games and tabletop roleplaying games.

Fediverse address:
@BraveRobynArt@peoplemaking.games

Troy Hunt

Online security expert and creator of the popular “Have I been pwned” tool. Microsoft Regional Director and MVP.

Fediverse address:
@troyhunt@infosec.exchange

Book Riot

Independent website all about books, featuring book news, reviews and podcasts with a progressive, feminist and inclusive perspective. Based in Canada, founded in 2011.

Fediverse address:
@BookRiot@flipboard.com

Naztronomy

Enthusiastic amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, runs a video channel all about astrophotography and space.

Fediverse address:
@naz@astrodon.social

Plasma Mobile

FOSS smartphone interface developed by KDE which runs on top of a Linux distribution.

Fediverse address:
@plasmamobile@fosstodon.org

Speed Dreams

Free open source 3D motor racing simulator for Linux, Mac and Windows, with the emphasis on realistic physics. Speed Dreams is an up-to-date fork of an earlier project, TORCS.

Fediverse address:
@speed_dreams_official@mastodon.social

Watching Putnam Valley

Independent local news site for Putnam Valley, New York, USA.

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

Jordan Mechner

Game developer, writer and artist. Perhaps best known as the creator of the classic games “Prince of Persia” and “Karateka”, Mechner nowadays writes and draws graphic novels and publishes sketchbooks.

Fediverse address:
@jmechner@mastodon.art

Victoria Laurelin

Crafter making jewellery, suncatchers and decorative items from copper, natural stones, wire and other materials.

Fediverse address:
@laurelincraft@mastodon.art

3D Printing Group

Fediverse group about 3d printing projects. If you follow the group and create a post that mentions the group account, the post will be shared with the rest of the group.

Fediverse address:
@3dprinting@techhub.social

Awesome Games Studio

Indie game development team based in Poland, releasing on all major computer, console and mobile platforms. Creators of “Oozi”, “I, Zombie”, “Yet Another Zombie Defense”, “Fury Unleashed” and “Yet Another Zombie Survivors”.

Fediverse address:
@awgs@mas.to

Don Meltz

Land use planner using GIS and spatial analysis, adjunct instructor at Marist College teaching GIS courses. Mapping enthusiast and helping to create ecologically sustainable communities.

Fediverse address:
@GeoDon@mapstodon.space

The Zoe Report

American fashion and beauty news site, originally founded by designer Rachel Zoe.

Fediverse address:
@thezoereport@flipboard.com

NYC2600

Hackers’ meetup group based in New York City, USA.

Fediverse addresses:
@NYC2600@mastodon.social
@NYC2600@infosec.exchange

The Manila Times

English-language newspaper in the Philippines, covering national and international news. Founded in 1898.

Fediverse address:
@TheManilaTimes@mastodon.social

TechTudo

Brazilian tech news site covering phones, computers, gadgets, games, software etc.

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

CERT-Bund / Federal Computer Security Incident Response Team of Germany

German Federal Government’s 24-hour team for computer security incidents, handling crises in real time and issuing preventative measures.

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

Charm

Make free open source command line interface apps, libs and back ends.

Fediverse address:
@charmcli@mastodon.social

Lee Cyborg

Chair of the Open Source Hardware Summit, board member at the Open Source Hardware Association, educator and artist, electronics enthusiast, based in Canada.

Fediverse address:
@Leeborg@fosstodon.org

Forager Archaeology Lab

Project to investigate hunter-gatherer societies, based at the University of Wyoming USA and the Collasuyo Archaeological Research Institute in Peru.

Fediverse address:
@ForagerLab@archaeo.social

Jason Robinson

Long-form cycling videos from rural and urban Finland.

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

heise Security

German language computer security news site.

Fediverse address:
@heisec@social.heise.de

The Wee Owl Studio

Artist who paints and draws realistic and charming pictures of nature and wildlife.

Fediverse address (main):
@TheWeeOwl@mastodon.art

Fediverse address (photos):
@TheWeeOwl@pixelfed.art

Ubuntu Budgie

Community developed distro of Ubuntu Linux using the Budgie Desktop Environment.

Fediverse address:
@ubuntubudgie@mastodon.social

Homelab FediGroup

Discussion group about building and running your own homelab.

Fediverse address:
@homelab@fedigroups.social

Debug Magazine

Print and digital indie games magazine, helping people find good indie titles to play and looking at the development teams behind them.

Fediverse address:
@debugorg@mastodon.social

MacStories

Long-running technology news site mainly focused on Apple products.

Fediverse address:
@macstories@flipboard.com

Washington DC Comedy Writers

Regular online meetings for comedy writers in Washington DC and DMV.

Fediverse address:
@DCComedyWriters@mastodon.social

Oh The Urbanity!

Videos about urban planning, transport, cycling and related topics. Based in Montreal, Canada, but covers how these issues are handled around the world.

Fediverse address:
@ohtheurbanity@video.canadiancivil.com

Parents Magazine / Parents.com

Parenting magazine and website covering all stages from pregnancy to raising children. Based in the US, originally a print magazine first published in 1926.

Fediverse address:
@parents@flipboard.com

Defold

Free source-available 2D and 3D game engine for cross-platform PC, smartphone and console games.

Fediverse address:
@defold@mastodon.gamedev.place

Syndicat des Travailleurs et Travailleuses du Jeu Vidéo / STJV

Trade union for workers in the video game industry in France.

Fediverse address (in French):
@STJV@mastodon.gamedev.place

Chip.de

German technology news and review site looking at phones, cameras, computers, televisions, online services etc. Also covers food and health.

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

Electronic Frontier Foundation / EFF

US-based non-profit campaigning for online rights, privacy and civil liberties. Founded in 1990.

Fediverse address:
@eff@mastodon.social

Kansas Reflector News Feed

News feed of non-profit news service founded in 2020 to provide coverage of government and politics in the state of Kansas, USA.

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

Montgomery County Maryland Department of Transportation

MCDOT is a local government department which operates local public transport and maintains transport infrastructure in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.

Fediverse address:
@MontgomeryCountyMDDOT@urbanists.social

Mr. Funk E. Dude

Laidback chilled out optimistic dude, also a live streamer and video maker. Into video games, breadmaking, cookery and other topics.

Fediverse address (main):
@Mrfunkedude@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (all videos):
@mrfunkedude@dudelike.wtf

Fediverse address (just the cooking/food videos):
@tfkitchen@dudelike.wtf

PetaPixel

Website about digital photography, digital cameras and accessories. Founded in 2009.

Fediverse address:
@PetaPixel@flipboard.com

Sincerely Blue

Blog posting about animals, nature and conservation, written by an expert in animal behaviour and welfare.

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

Feren OS

Ubuntu-based Linux distribution using the KDE Plasma desktop.

Fediverse address:
@Feren_OS@mastodon.social

oschene

Origami designer and artist, explores interesting new shapes and forms in paper.

Fediverse address:
@oschene@mastodon.social

Suomen Lajitietokeskus

Open data on Finland’s environment, wildlife and plant life, presented in an online infrastructure for academic, scientific and general use.

Fediverse address (in Finnish):
@lajitieto@ecoevo.social

Textile Art FediGroup

Discussion group about textile arts.

Fediverse address:
@textileart@fedigroups.social

Chima Anya – The Clinic

Romanian Nigerian British rapper, also a medical doctor based in the UK.

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

Jellyfin

Free open source media server suite. Lets you create your own self-hosted streaming services, which can be accessed from computers, mobile apps, TVs etc.

Fediverse address:
@jellyfin@mastodon.online

Keesey Comics

Creator of comic book series set in Earth’s distant past, with titles including “Paleocene”, “Pleistocene” and “Parry’n’Carney”.

Fediverse address:
@keeseycomics@sauropods.win

TechCrunch

US-based technology news site, founded in 2005.

Fediverse address:
@TechCrunch@mstdn.social

ServerSide.swift

Framework-independent server-side Swift conference. Run on a non-profit basis, based in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@swiftserverconf@hachyderm.io

WessexWeather (M7WWX)

Weather enthusiast and licensed amateur radio operator, runs a weather station in Dorset, England. Also publishes images directly received from weather satellites.

Fediverse address:
@wessexweather@mastodonapp.uk

Strijboll

Illustrator who draws stylised versions of reality, where familiar things are stretched and folded into interesting shapes.

Fediverse address:
@Strijboll@mastodon.art

Albuquerque Weather Bot

Unofficial bot posting weather bulletins from the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

Fediverse address:
@nwsalbuquerque_bot@m.ai6yr.org

Marvel

Official account for Marvel, the makers of superhero comics, films, television series, games etc. Founded in 1939.

Fediverse address:
@Marvel@flipboard.com

Advances in Archaeological Practice

Open access academic journal on archaeology, published by the Cambridge University Press.

Fediverse address:
@aap_saaorg@fediscience.org

Byrdie

American beauty and make-up news site, founded in 2013.

Fediverse address:
@byrdiebeauty@flipboard.com

Python Ireland

Representing users of the Python programming language in Ireland, organising meet-ups and events related to Python.

Fediverse address:
@Python_Ireland@mastodon.ie

Canongate Books

Award-winning independent publisher founded in 1973. Its published authors are highly eclectic including Yann Martel, Irvine Welsh, Barack Obama, Scarlett Thomas, Matt Haig, Alasdair Gray, The Mighty Boosh, Miranda July, Simon’s Cat and many more. They also run their own Fediverse server at bookish.community

Fediverse address:
@canongatebooks@bookish.community

Jane Manchun Wong

Technology blogger and freelance security researcher based in San Francisco. Wong has had a string of famous scoops, and been the first person to uncover many hidden features, security bugs and unannounced products from big tech companies.

Fediverse address:
@wongmjane@macaw.social

Jan Matson

Painting thickly textured oil paintings with a palette knife, often featuring birds, other animals and landscapes.

Fediverse address:
@JanMatson@mastodon.art

RTP Privacy & Tech Tips

Videos about free open source software and hardware, especially with regard to privacy.

Fediverse address:
@rtp_tips@tube.tchncs.de

Chicago Sun-Times

Daily newspaper based in Chicago, USA. Run by a non-profit, winner of eight Pulitzer prizes, first published in 1948.

Fediverse address:
@ChicagoSunTimes@flipboard.com

Munich Maker Lab e.V.

Makerspace and hackerspace based in Munich, Germany.

Fediverse address:
@munichmakerlab@chaos.social

The Salt Lake Tribune

Newspaper based in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Founded in 1871, it is nowadays run by a non-profit organisation.

Fediverse address:
@sltrib@mas.to

All about Vinyl

Posting artwork from classic vinyl record album covers.

Fediverse address:
@Vinyl@pixelfed.social

Who What Wear UK

British edition of the fashion and beauty news site, giving advice on what to wear and where to buy it.

Fediverse address:
@WhoWhatWearUK@flipboard.com

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

Smithsonian Magazine

Magazine covering science, nature, arts, history and travel. Published by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, USA, since 1970.

Fediverse address:
@Smithsonianmag@flipboard.com

FediMeteo Baja California Sur

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

Fediverse addresses (in Spanish):
@la_paz__baja_california_sur@mx.fedimeteo.com
@los_cabos__baja_california_sur@mx.fedimeteo.com

Manchester Museum

One of the largest university museums in the UK, with more than 4.5 million items. It puts on a diverse range of exhibitions covering art, history, archaeology, natural history and more.

Fediverse address:
@McrMuseum@mastodonapp.uk

Medievodons FediGroup

Discussion group about anything relating to the history of the medieval / middle ages period, anywhere in the world.

Fediverse address:
@medievodons@fedigroups.social

Vicky Outen Photo

Amateur wildlife photographer based in the UK, published internationally. Particularly keen on bird photography, but also other animals and nature.

Fediverse address:
@VickyOuten@mastodon.world

Scarlet Ferret Bookshop

Online bookshop selling human-curated DRM-free ebooks by indie authors. Also sells digital magazines, non-fiction, bundles etc. All ebooks come with digital extra features such as additional stories, artwork, playlists etc.

Fediverse address:
@scarletferret@mastodon.online

David Revoy

Talented illustrator, creator of the Pepper & Carrot webcomic (available under creative commons), Krita instructor and a keen supporter of libre software. Many FOSS projects have artwork by Revoy.

Fediverse address (main):
@davidrevoy@framapiaf.org

Fediverse address (videos):
@shichimi@peertube.touhoppai.moe

BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)

Multi-disciplinary academic web search engine run by Bielefeld University in Germany. It has been operating since 2004 and is one of the largest in the world.

Fediverse address (in German and English):
@base@openbiblio.social

Silverworker

Silversmith creating jewellery from mainly from silver and gemstones, but sometimes also other metals and materials. Publishes video tutorials on how each piece was designed and made.

Fediverse address:
@Silverworker@mastodon.world

Florida Bulldog

Independent non-profit news service for Florida, USA, aiming to provide coverage in the public interest. Founded in 2009, member of Institute For Non-Profit News.

Fediverse address:
@floridabulldog@newsie.social

Fediverse address (news feed):
@www.floridabulldog.org@rss-parrot.net

Salon

US-based news site covering current events, US politics, culture and lifestyle. Founded in 1995.

Fediverse address:
@Salon@flipboard.com

Blender Artists

Highlighting animations and images made in Blender by members of the Blender Artists Community.

Fediverse address:
@blenderartists@mastodon.art

Lon Seidman / Lon.TV

Technology reviewer doing videos about all kinds of gadgets, services and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@lonseidman@indieweb.social

Emeritus Prof Christopher May

Retired Professor of Political Economy at Lancaster University in the UK. Commentary on UK news and politics, also a contributor to North West Bylines.

Fediverse address:
@ChrisMayLA6@zirk.us

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

Bees & Wasps of Ireland

Amateur entomologist in Ireland particularly interested in bees and wasps. Posts include close-up photos and details about the different species.

Fediverse address:
@entospace@mastodon.ie

Jascha

Photographer from the Netherlands specialising in urban exploration of abandoned buildings and structures. Also takes pictures of cats.

Fediverse address:
@lostintimeNL@mastodon.nl

Hacking Ecology

Group creating free open source hardware and software for monitoring water and environmental data.

Fediverse address:
@hackingecology@mastodon.social

ZBW MediaTalk

Blog about open science and information infrastructure, run by the German National Library of Economics (also known as ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics).

Fediverse address (in English & German):
@ZBW_MediaTalk@openbiblio.social

Exilian

Democratically-run online community for creative projects in variety of fields such as role playing games, world-building, storytelling, songs, crafts and more. Self-described as “creative geekery”, based around a forum and website.

Fediverse address:
@Exilian@indiepocalypse.social

Eishi Noguchi

Posts extensively about fishing and fly fishing, the outdoors and walking in the countryside. Day job is as a scientist studying DNA at Drexel University in Philadelphia, USA.

Fediverse address:
@enog@masto.ai

ILFU

Netherlands-based organisation dedicated to literature, founded in 1980. Runs the country’s largest literary festival, an online magazine, and courses in writing and reading literature.

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

Martin Escardo

Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham in the UK. Interested in constructive mathematics and (constructive and non-constructive) homotopy type theory and univalent foundations, connections of topology with computation, (infinity) topos theory, locale theory, domain theory, combinatorial game theory etc.

Fediverse address:
@MartinEscardo@mathstodon.xyz

Radio Hamish

Fediverse livestreamer hosting fun community chats, quizzes, playing music, occasionally mentioning serious topics.

Fediverse address (livestream):
@hamishtpb@watch.thepolarbear.co.uk

Fediverse address (videos):
@hamishtpb@video.thepolarbear.co.uk

Python for Data Science

Teaching materials for data science using the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@Python4DataScience@mastodon.social

RetroWizzard

Retro gaming and retro computing collector, posting about titles and hardware from years gone by.

Fediverse address:
@RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space

Mark

Designs and manufactures custom and experimental yoyos.

Fediverse address:
@mark@wandering.shop

Diane Duane

Best-selling sci-fi and fantasy novelist, short story writer and screenwriter. Author of the “Young Wizards” and “Middle Kingdoms” series, also well known for novels set in existing continuities such as Star Trek.

Fediverse address:
@dianeduane@mastodon.social

El Rug / London Ruby User Group

User group based in London, UK, for users of the Ruby programming language.

Fediverse address:
@lrug@ruby.social

University of Groningen Library

Academic library at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

Fediverse address:
@Bibliothecaris@social.edu.nl

The Falls Church Independent

Independent local news site for Falls Church, Virginia, USA.

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

The Kulturalist

Film and television reviews and essays from an independent blogger.

Fediverse address (blog):
@kristen@thekulturalist.com

BSides Saskatoon

Computer security conference based in Saskatoon, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@bsidesyxe@infosec.exchange

DGB Niedersachsen

Lower Saxony branch of DGB, Germany’s largest trade union umbrella organisation.

Fediverse address (in German):
@DGBNiedersachsen@norden.social

Berliner Morgenpost / MorgenPost.de

German newspaper and website based in Berlin, covering local, national and international news. First published in 1898

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

Norwich Amiga Group

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

Fediverse address:
@norwichamigagroup@mastodonapp.uk

Karl Christian Krumpholz

Award-winning American cartoonist and illustrator, often dealing with social issues and urban life.

Fediverse address:
@karlchristiankrumpholz@mastodon.social

PennLive.com

Local news site for Pennsylvania, USA.

Fediverse address:
@PennLivedotcom@flipboard.com

FreeTube

Free open source YouTube client for Linux, Mac and Windows.

Fediverse address:
@FreeTube@fosstodon.org

Amsterdam Ruby Meetup

Meetups for users of the Ruby programming language in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Fediverse address:
@amsrb@ruby.social

Geo X

Geoscientific competence network based in Berlin and Potsdam, Germany. Network integrates universities and non-university research institutions.

Fediverse address (videos):
@geo.x_media@solarsystem.video

FediMeteo Arunachal Pradesh

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

Fediverse addresses (in Hindi):
@itanagar__arunachal_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com

Santeri Soininen

Environment artist who creates wonderfully atmospheric CGI buildings, gardens and cities.

Fediverse address:
@Voidie3D@mastodon.art

Not Just Bikes

Videos all about modern urban planning and transport, often using the Netherlands as an example of how to do it well.

Fediverse address:
@notjustbikes@notjustbikes.com

Western Wayne News

Local newspaper for Wayne County, Indiana, USA. Founded in 1991 as a grassroots project.

Fediverse address:
@WesternWayneNews@newsie.social

Hiking FediGroup

Discussion group for sharing hiking photos and anecdotes.

Fediverse address:
@hiking@fedigroups.social

Metroland Media

Publisher which owns many local newspapers and magazines in Ontario, Canada. This account shares stories from these many different local publications.

Fediverse address:
@MetrolandMedia@flipboard.com

Subway Tooter

Free open source third party Mastodon app for Android devices, first released in 2017.

Fediverse address (in Japanese & English):
@SubwayTooter@mastodon.juggler.jp

De Witte Haas, Schiermonnikoog

De Witte Haas (“The White Hare”) is a photographer and guide on Schiermonnikoog, a small Dutch island in the North Sea which is also a national park of the Netherlands. They post wonderful photos and news about the plants and wildlife on the island.

Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@dewittehaas@mastodon.social

MTL Blog

Local news site for Montreal and Quebec, Canada, also including coverage of events, venues and restaurants. Founded in 2012.

Fediverse address:
@MTLBlog@flipboard.com

Garden Punk

Posts about gardening, plants and food, including lots of photos.

Fediverse address:
@Capheind@tilde.zone

Bundesministeriums für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt / German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space

Official account of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.

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

Meshe

Singer-songwriter creating wonderful pop lullabies and music videos to accompany them.

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

Berit

Mainly painting Warhammer 40K miniatures, and sharing lots of interesting miniature posts from others.

Fediverse address:
@Berit@dice.camp

Dogs FediGroup

Discussion group about all kinds of dogs, doggos and good bois.

Fediverse address:
@dogs@fedigroups.social

Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) at University of Bern

Interdisciplinary research on sustainability at the University of Bern, Switzerland.

Fediverse address (in German & English):
@CDEunibe@mstdn.social

Manuel Senfft

Professional composer who creates pieces in a variety of styles, and also makes free instrumental music available under a Creative Commons licence.

Fediverse address (in German and English):
@Tagirijus@mastodon.art

Daily Medieval Cats

Posts pictures of cats taken from medieval manuscripts, created as part of a course at the University of Bochum in Germany.

Fediverse address:
@dailymedievalcats@troet.cafe

Fediverse address (course tutor):
@manuel_kamenzin@troet.cafe

Judy Schmidt

Creates astronomy-related pictures of stars, planets and other space stuff based on publicly released images.

Fediverse address:
@spacegeck@astrodon.social

Hollywood Rebound

Independent US-based entertainment news site and newsletter covering film, music and fashion.

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

Nerd Nite Tokyo

Organising English-language talks on various topics in Tokyo, Japan.

Fediverse address:
@nntokyo@mastodon.social

Jon Juarez

Artist creating graphic novel / manga type illustrations with epic vivid scenes and psychedelic colours and shapes.

Fediverse address:
@harriorrihar@mas.to

R-Ladies Rome

Rome, Italy branch of the R-Ladies organisation, promoting gender diversity in the R community.

Fediverse address:
@rladiesrome@fosstodon.org

OERSI / Open Educational Resources Search Index

OERSI is a search index for open educational resources, based at the website oersi.org

Fediverse address:
@oersi@openbiblio.social

University and College Union (UCU)

UK trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and academic-related staff in further and higher education.

Fediverse address:
@ucu@mastodonapp.uk

GoatsLive

Follows the daily life of two pet goats on a small farm. This is one of the most consistently wholesome accounts on the Fediverse, and highly recommended if you need to chill and forget about the nasty world outside.

Fediverse address:
@GoatsLive@mastodon.social

Godsip Club

Blog about some of the stranger aspects of myths, folklore and religion from all around the world.

Fediverse address:
@godsipclub@thefolklore.cafe

Numerama

French tech news site covering the internet, gadgets, tech culture etc, founded in 2002.

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

FediMeteo Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Weather forecast accounts for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses (in Hindi):
@silvassa__dadra_and_nagar_haveli@in.fedimeteo.com
@daman__daman_and_diu@in.fedimeteo.com

The Socel Director

Runs the Socel.net server aimed at animators and those with connections to animation. Often shares posts about animation and art.

Fediverse address:
@admin@socel.net

Kandid

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

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

Fediverse address (videos):
@kandid@diode.zone

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

What’s Alan Watching?

Blog about current television series by the professional critic Alan Sepinwall.

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

City of Calgary News Feed

News feed from the City of Calgary’s official website.

Fediverse address:
@newsroom.calgary.ca@rss-parrot.net

Winderful

UK energy currently supplied by wind energy, posted by an automated account. Posts whenever wind energy supplies more than 10% of UK total energy.

Fediverse address:
@winderful@mstdn.social

Big Car

Videos all about cars and automotive history, often focusing on the history of one particular model or brand.

Fediverse Address:
@bigcar@tilvids.com

M4ndrill

Voxel / low poly artist who creates splendid digital sculptures and dioramas out of computer generated blocks and simplified shapes.

Fediverse address:
@m4ndrill@mastodon.art

Codepoints.net

Website about all the characters that make up the Unicode standard.

Fediverse address:
@codepoints@typo.social

R-Ladies Global

Organisation promoting gender diversity in the R programming and statistics community.

Fediverse address:
@RLadiesGlobal@hachyderm.io

Pete

Cycling enthusiast based in North-West England, has a photo blog about his bike trips.

Fediverse address:
@pete@masto.hypertelia.com

Asahi Shimbun / 朝日新聞デジタル RSS Feed

RSS feed of the Japanese newspaper founded in 1879.

Fediverse address (in Japanese):
@www.asahi.com@rss-parrot.net

Helsinki Ruby

Non-profit for users of the Ruby programming language in Helsinki, Finland.

Fediverse address:
@helsinkiruby@ruby.social

Ottawa Biking Adventures

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

Fediverse address:
@deathbydenim@spectra.video

OnlyOffice

Free open source online office suite. There’s an official paid service available, or you can host it yourself for free.

Fediverse address:
@ONLYOFFICE@fosstodon.org

Remap

Blog and podcast series mainly about video games but also an eclectic range of other topics including travel, sport, culture and life in general.

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

Slate Magazine / Slate.com

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

Fediverse address:
@Slate@flipboard.com

RPG Elise

Role-playing game writer on DM’s Guild and DriveThruRPG, project lead of “Through The Veil”, “Sea Shanties” and “Tartarus”.

Fediverse address:
@DNDElise@mstdn.social

Karrot

Free open source online platform for organising community activism and volunteer initiatives such as food sharing etc. Anyone can set up their own Karrot site, or join an existing site.

Fediverse address:
@karrot@fosstodon.org

DIAS Astronomy & Astrophysics

Astronomy and Astrophysics section of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies in Ireland. Researching solar and stellar physics, space weather, planetary science, star formation, the interstellar medium, high energy astrophysics and instrumentation.

Fediverse address:
@diasastronomy@mastodon.dias.ie

Albacore Park

Maritime exhibition in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA, featuring the decommissioned research submarine USS Albacore (AGSS-569) now in drydock for tours.

Fediverse address:
@albacorepark@mastodon.social

Untapped New York

Covering cultural news and events in New York, USA.

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

New Mexico Political Report News Feed

News feed from the New Mexico Political Report, an independent news site covering politics in New Mexico, USA.

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

mouldyCat

Artist who creates doodly, pretty and often disturbing illustrations.

Fediverse address:
@mouldyCat@mastodon.art

Deutsches Heer / The German Army

Official account for the German Army, part of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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

Leigh Hackspace

Hacker and makerspace based in Leigh in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@leigh_hackspace@mastodon.social

Update Computer Club

Computer club and hackerspace in Uppsala, Sweden.

Fediverse address:
@dfupdate@social.linux.pizza

Veloren

Free open source open world role playing game with voxel graphics, inspired by Cube World and Breath Of The Wild. There are online multiplayer options, and you can host your own server too. It’s available for Linux, Mac and Windows.

Fediverse address:
@veloren@floss.social

Zach Everson

Award-winning journalist, currently staff writer at Forbes covering money and politics. Known for investigative reporting on Donald Trump’s use of Trump properties before and during his time in office, particularly the Trump hotel in Washington DC. After the reporting, the Trump DC hotel banned Everson for life.

Fediverse address:
@z_everson@journa.host

Imbibe Coffee Roasters

Small independent coffee roasters in Dublin, Ireland. A percentage of all sales are automatically donated to Women’s Aid, to projects in the places that grow the coffee, and to Imbibe’s staff.

Fediverse address:
@ImbibeCoffeeRoasters@mastodon.ie

Snikket

XMPP-based free open federated messenger project. It aims to make XMPP into a more viable alternative to Whatsapp etc by providing consistency in design and terminology, while still maintaining compatibility with other XMPP apps and servers. (It’s a similar plan to how Mastodon made ActivityPub more mainstream while still being compatible with other ActivityPub server types.)

Fediverse address:
@snikket_im@fosstodon.org

Messi Dor

Photographs European birds and other wildlife.

Fediverse address:
@messidor@pixelfed.de

B.ella

Wonderful photos of plants, nature and the countryside in Germany.

Fediverse address:
@Bella@pixelfed.social

AchieGameDev

Indie game developer and pixel/voxel artist, currently creating cute little games for the Pico-8 fantasy console.

Fediverse address:
@Achie7240@mastodon.gamedev.place

Everything C64

Posting and sharing screens, videos and news about the Commodore 64, especially related to games. Also occasionally covers other Commodore machines like the Amiga, VIC-20 and C16.

Fediverse address:
@EC64@oldbytes.space

Refinery29 UK

British edition of the lifestyle and entertainment website aimed at young women.

Fediverse address:
@Refinery29UK@flipboard.com

Tabletop Scotland

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

Fediverse address:
@TabletopScot@mastodon.scot

Merly Black

Fan of medieval art, creates illuminations and works of calligraphy, as well as drawing and watercolours. Creates own paints using medieval recipes.

Fediverse address:
@MerlyBlack@mastodon.art

Folklore, Food & Fairytales

Storytelling podcast featuring stories and folklore with connected recipes and food history.

Fediverse address:
@FairytalesFood@mstdn.social

S P A C E

Hackerspace based in Ilmenau, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German & English):
@ilmspace@social.bau-ha.us

Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University

Research institute at Leiden University in the Netherlands.

Fediverse address:
@cwts@social.cwts.nl

Votebeat

Non-profit news site covering US election news, but focusing specifically on the mechanics of voting, voter registration, ballot papers, election certification etc.

Fediverse address:
@Votebeat@flipboard.com

Unclear User

Retro gaming collector, posting about famous and obscure video games from the 1980s and 1990s. Often features games for Sega consoles.

Fediverse address:
@Unclear_User@nerdculture.de

Dataviking (Dr David Castellano)

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

Fediverse address:
@CastellanoED@fediscience.org

Adam M. Sowards – Taking Bearings

Newsletter by a historian based in the Pacific Northwest of North America. Mainly posting on American history, especially related to the Pacific Northwest area.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@adamsowards.net

Eamonn Kerins

Astrophysicist and senior lecturer at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, and part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester. Hunts for exoplanets.

Fediverse address:
@eamonn_kerins@astrodon.social

Elle España

Spanish edition of the women’s fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine.

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

Travel + Leisure

Magazine about travelling and holidays, first published in 1971 as “Travel & Camera”.

Fediverse address:
@travelleisure@flipboard.com

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

Vogue Germany

German edition of the famous fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine, first published in 1928 and then relaunched in 1979.

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

Hacklabor

Hackerspace based in Schwerin, Germany.

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

Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie (BKG) / Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy

German federal agency for providing topographic data, cartography and geodetic reference systems.

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

FediMeteo Michigan

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

The Hollywood Reporter

Entertainment news site and magazine, particularly focused on Hollywood film and television. Based in the US, founded in 1930.

Fediverse address:
@THR@flipboard.com

Nevada Independent News Feed

News feed of The Nevada Independent, a non-profit online newspaper covering political news in Nevada, USA. Founded in 2017.

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

FediMeteo Brasil

Weather forecast accounts for Brazil. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city in your timeline.

WAPT Channel 16 News Feed

News feed from WAPT, a television station based in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Affiliated with ABC, founded in 1970.

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

Internet. Czas działać! (“Internet. Time to act!”)

Polish-language group of activists promoting privacy and user rights on the internet. They also run a podcast and provide lectures and workshops on these topics.

Fediverse address (main, in Polish):
@icd@mastodon.internet-czas-dzialac.pl

Fediverse address (videos, in Polish):
@icd@video.internet-czas-dzialac.pl

The Metalverse

Music news site about metal music including news, reviews and interviews.

Fediverse address (blog):
@news@themetalverse.net

elDiario.es

Spanish online newspaper founded in 2012.

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

Arete News

News site covering world events in relation to geopolitics and international organisations such as the United Nations.

Fediverse address (blog):
@staff@aretenews.com

Helen McLaughlin

Artist creating paintings of nature, landscapes, portraits etc. Makes detailed timelapse videos of how the paintings were created, showing each step of the process.

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

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

Colin the Mathmo

Maths enthusiast and academic who gives talks on mathematics and related topics. He’s also an admin on the maths-themed Fediverse server mathstodon.xyz and is keen on juggling.

Fediverse address:
@ColinTheMathmo@mathstodon.xyz

Ryan Hodnett

Photographer taking pictures of nature and other topics, releasing all photos under CC BY-SA. Citizen science naturalist.

Fediverse address:
@ryanhodnett@mastodon.world

Swiss OpenStreetMap

Association of OpenStreetMap volunteer contributors in Switzerland.

Fediverse address:
@SwissOSM@en.osm.town

Men’s Journal

American men’s lifestyle magazine and website covering the outdoors, fitness, food and drink, fashion, travel etc. First published in print in 1992.

Fediverse address:
@mensjournal@flipboard.com

FreeRCT

Free open source theme park game inspired by RollerCoaster Tycoon. The game uses entirely libre assets, so you don’t need any proprietary licences to play it. It’s still in alpha testing but playable.

Fediverse address:
@FreeRCT@floss.social

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

Space.com

News site about space exploration, astronomy and related topics. The site is based in the UK and US, and was founded in 1999.

Fediverse address:
@Spacecom@flipboard.com

School For Africa / Jonathan Mburugu

Initiative by a Kenyan teacher to help educate some of the poorest kids in the world.

Fediverse address:
@Jonathan@schoolforafrica.org

It’s run by Fediverse user Jonathan Mburugu, who posts interesting perspectives from Kenya and Africa on his personal account at:
@JonathanMBR@mstdn.social

Teachers Updates

Education news from Kenya including school-related news, job vacancies, government updates etc.

Fediverse address:
@teachersupdates@mastodon.social

Canada FediGroup

Discussion group about all topics related to Canada.

Fediverse address:
@canada@fedigroups.social

Trenton Hoshiko

Creating in-depth tutorial videos about low-budget cinematography, film-making and photography. Especially keen on lighting setups and reviews of different lighting techniques.

Fediverse address (videos):
@trenton_hoshiko@trentontube.trentonhoshiko.com

cukie

Hobbyist photographer based in New Jersey, USA, also interested in cycling, public transit, sport.

Fediverse address:
@cukie@infosec.exchange

windy_harper

Harpist and songwriter, creates videos and livestreams of harp music and harp practice. Also performs harp versions of video game music.

Fediverse address:
@windy_harper@mastodon.world

LucasArts Places

Bot posting backgrounds from classic Lucasfilm/LucasArts adventure games.

Fediverse address:
@lucasarts_places@mastodon.social

Check Weather SG

Weather bot posting rain radar images from Singapore.

Fediverse address:
@checkweathersg@mastodon.sg

BornHack

Annual outdoor hacker camp event in Funen, Denmark.

Fediverse address:
@bornhack@mastodon.social

Hitchin Hackspace

Community organisation helping people to explore creative technologies and crafts. Based in Hitchin in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@hackhitchin@techhub.social

KCD Washington DC

Automated announcements about Kubernetes Community Days for cloud people in the Washington DC and DMV area.

Fediverse address:
@kcd_dc@hachyderm.io

PyCon UK

Conference in the UK about the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@PyConUK@fosstodon.org

512 Pixels

Blog about Apple, computing history, space and other topics.

Fediverse address:
@512pixels@eworld.social

Gabrielius Landsbergis

Blog and newsletter about the security and foreign policy of Europe, especially the threat from Putin. Written by the former foreign minister of Lithuania.

Fediverse address (blog):
@gabrielius@landsbergis.com

PHP

Official account for the popular scripting language used widely in web development.

Fediverse address:
@php@fosstodon.org

CBS News

TV, radio and online news service of the US broadcasting network CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System). Founded in 1927.

Fediverse address:
@CBSNews@flipboard.com

Protomaps

Free open source customisable map of the world, deployable as a single static file. Allows anyone to easily self-host vector map tiles of the entire planet.

Fediverse address:
@protomaps@mapstodon.space

Cyningstan

Game developer creating 1980s-style retro PC games for MS-DOS, featuring CGA graphics. Also interested in the ZX Spectrum and Psion handhelds.

Fediverse address:
@cyningstan@mastodon.social

Lawfare

News and analysis of US national security, law and policy, run by the Lawfare Institute in co-operation with the Brookings Institute.

Fediverse address:
@lawfare@mastodon.social

fearbiter

Cartoonist, illustrator, painter, also works with linocut prints.

Fediverse address:
@fearbiter@mastodon.art

Ed’s Clean Energy and Sustainability Jobs List

Newsletter highlighting paid work (including paid internships) available in the clean energy and sustainability fields. Maintained by a US-based energy policy expert.

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

Neo-Classical Music FediGroup

Discussion group about neo-classical or modern classical music.

Fediverse address:
@neoclassicalmusic@fedigroups.social

ChessNord

Vinyl record enthusiast, posting regularly about classic and new vinyl releases and their covers.

Fediverse address:
@ChessNord@mastodon.social

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

Fediverse address:
@scream@bots.robots.rodeo

Epicurus

Amateur archaeology and prehistory enthusiast, shares lots of stories and images related to the ancient world.

Fediverse address:
@Epicurus@mastodon.online

Dr Jürgen Knödlseder

Astrophysicist working on gamma-ray astronomy at IRAP (CNRS) in Toulouse, France. Also interested in the impact of scientific research on the environment.

Fediverse address (in English, French, German):
@jknodlseder@astrodon.social

48 Hills

Independent community news site for San Francisco, California, USA.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@newsletters.48hills.org

The Beagle

Independent local news for Plymouth in the UK. Founded in 2024.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@thebeagle.news

The Advocate

Newspaper and news site based in Louisiana, USA. Founded in 1925, winner of the 2019 Pulitzer for local reporting.

Fediverse address:
@TheAdvocate4q66@flipboard.com

Louis Durrant

Artist, illustrator and game designer, currently working on an indie title called “The Garden Path” featuring relaxing, pastoral graphics themed around plants and vegetables. Also hosts regular live streams showing the creation of the game’s artwork.

Fediverse address:
@ldurrant@mastodon.art

Chaostreff Tübingen

Hackerspace based in Tübingen, Germany.

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

Bourbon & Banter

News and reviews of bourbon whiskey.

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

Game Boy Camera

Game Boy Camera photographer and modder, creator of Game Boy Camera M and Game Boy Mini Camera.

Fediverse address:
@gameboycamera@glitch.lgbt

Mees

Makes videos all about how to repair gadgets, home appliances and other electronic equipment. Videos are uploaded in two versions, English language and Dutch language.

Fediverse address (in English & Dutch):
@mees@makertube.net

The Spaceshipper

Account devoted to fiction set in space. Shares concept art, photos, behind the scenes info and other material from space films, TV, books, games etc.

Fediverse address:
@TheSpaceshipper@socel.net

Out of Print Archive

Preserving classic video game magazines, especially those from the UK.

Fediverse address:
@outofprintarchive@retro.pizza

FediMeteo Wales

Weather forecast accounts for cities in Wales, using data from Open-Meteo.

Fediverse addresses (organised by city):
@aberystwyth@uk.fedimeteo.com
@bangor@uk.fedimeteo.com
@caernarfon@uk.fedimeteo.com
@cardiff@uk.fedimeteo.com
@carmarthen@uk.fedimeteo.com
@holyhead@uk.fedimeteo.com
@monmouth@uk.fedimeteo.com
@newport@uk.fedimeteo.com
@st_davids@uk.fedimeteo.com
@swansea@uk.fedimeteo.com
@wrexham@uk.fedimeteo.com

Stevan Lockhart

Runs a blog about generating your own off-grid energy, which is particularly topical right now. There are also photographs of life in Scotland.

Fediverse address (main):
@withaveeay@mastodon.scot

Fediverse address (photos):
@withaveeay@pixelfed.de

Bossip

Gossip and entertainment magazine with focus on black celebrities, based in Georgia, USA. Founded in 2006.

Fediverse address:
@Bossip@flipboard.com

Robert Kingett

Writer, blogger and advocate for accessibility, especially in open source and publishing. Blind.

Fediverse address (main):
@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Fediverse address (audio & video):
@weirdwriter@spectra.video

The Prehistoric Society

UK organisation promoting the study of prehistoric times. Based at University College London, founded in 1935.

Fediverse address:
@PrehistoricSociety@mastodonapp.uk

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

Enfield Archaeological Society

Organisation founded in 1955 to carry out archaeological research and fieldwork in the London Borough of Enfield.

Fediverse address:
@enfarchsoc@mastodonapp.uk

MassLive

Local news site covering Massachusetts, USA.

Fediverse address:
@MassLive@flipboard.com

FediLab

Free open source Android app for using many different Fediverse platforms including Mastodon, PixelFed, Friendica, PeerTube and more. It’s free if you download it from F-Droid, and paid if you download from Google Play.

Fediverse address:
@apps@toot.fedilab.app

Ty Burr’s Watch List

Newsletter recommending films to watch, covering all genres and periods including contemporary and classic films. Written by a Pulitzer-nominated film critic.

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

Florian Ledermann

Critical engineer, cartographer and programmer researching and teaching interactive maps at the Vienna University of Technology.

Fediverse address:
@floledermann@mapstodon.space

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

Anime Animals アニメの動物

Website and account highlighting animals featured in anime.

Fediverse address:
@anianimalsmoe@sakurajima.moe

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

FediMeteo West Virginia

Weather forecast accounts for the state of West Virginia, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Walkers are Welcome

Initiative based in the UK to encourage walking. They invite small towns and villages to apply for Walkers are Welcome accreditation, which guarantees that rights of way are protected, public transport links are in place and there is local support for walkers within the community.

Fediverse address:
@WalkersAreWelcome@mastodonapp.uk

Digital Trends

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

Fediverse address:
@DigitalTrends@flipboard.com

MadameNoire

Lifestyle website for black women, covering news, entertainment, fashion, beauty etc. Based in the United States, founded in 2010.

Fediverse address:
@MadameNoire@flipboard.com

Bustle

Women’s lifestyle magazine and website covering entertainment, fashion, beauty and health. Based in the USA, founded in 2013.

Fediverse address:
@Bustle_BDGMedia@flipboard.com

Epigram

Independent student newspaper at the University of Bristol in the UK.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@epigram.org.uk

DINUM / Direction interministérielle du Numérique

Interdepartmental agency in the French government responsible for determining and implementing its digital strategy.

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

RPG in a Box

Role-playing game creation system with 3D voxel graphics, which lets you make your own 3D RPGs and release them yourself as you see fit, with no royalties or licensing fees required. Available for Linux, Mac and Windows through Itch and Steam.

Fediverse address:
@rpginabox@mastodon.social

Electronic Music FediGroup

Discussion group about all forms of electronic music.

Fediverse address:
@electronicmusic@fedigroups.social

Eastbourne Reporter

Independent local news site for Eastbourne in the UK. Founded in 2022.

Fediverse address (blog):
@news@eastbournereporter.co.uk

Tiro Typeworks

Digital type foundry founded in 1994. Specialises in custom fonts for multilingual publishing and computing.

Fediverse address:
@TiroTypeworks@typo.social

Rob McCallum

Professional storyboard and concept artist who has worked on a panoply of films and TV series including Star Trek Discovery, Pacific Rim, Ghost In The Shell etc. Also a former comic artist at Marvel, DC and 2000AD.

Fediverse address:
@Robmccallum@mastodon.art

Staten Island Advance / SILive.com

Local newspaper and website covering Staten Island in New York City, USA. Founded in 1886.

Fediverse address:
@SILivedotcom@flipboard.com

FOSSASIA

Organisation that promotes free open source software and open hardware across Asia. It organises events, software and hardware projects, coding workshops etc.

Fediverse address:
@fossasia@floss.social

Polykit

Posts and makes videos all about DIY synths and electronics

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

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

Noel’s Retro Lab

Videos looking at classic home computers of the 1980s and 1990s, especially about repairing their electronics. Machines covered include the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga etc and many accessories of the period.

Fediverse address:
@noel_llopis@makertube.net

FediMeteo Japan

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

Jammigans

Pixel artist creating minimalist depictions of complex objects, especially for the Pico-8 virtual game console. Currently working on a shoot-em-up with magic robots.

Fediverse address:
@jammigans@mastodon.art

Admiral Wonderboat

Fun webcomic about amusing adventures of various cartoon animals.

Fediverse address:
@admiralwonderboat@mastodon.social

Haus der Astronomie / Centre for Astronomy Education and Outreach

Education centre in Germany which holds workshops, summer schools and conferences all about astronomy and related topics. Operated by the Max Planck Society, and created in partnership with the Klaus Tschira Foundation, the University of Heidelberg and the City of Heidelberg.

Fediverse address (in German and English):
@hausderastronomie@academiccloud.social

Maker Stations

Blog about how people arrange their desks and workspaces.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@makerstations.io

247Sports

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

Fediverse address:
@247Sports@flipboard.com

Henrico Citizen

Independent local news site for Henrico County, Virginia, USA. Founded in 2001.

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

The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales / Comisiwn Seilwaith Cenedlaethol Cymru

Advises the Welsh government on what infrastructure the country needs.

Fediverse address (main, in English and Welsh):
@nicw@toot.wales

Fediverse address (videos, in English and Welsh):
@nicw@urbanists.video

Fediverse address (photos):
@NICW@pix.toot.wales

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

ver.di / Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft

German trade union formed in 2001 through the merger of five unions, with almost 2 million members in total.

Fediverse address (in German):
@wirsindverdi@mastodon.social

Jami

Free open source end-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer calling and messaging app. It supports video calls, audio, messaging and has a Skype-style interface. It has apps for all major platforms including Android, iPhone/iPad, Linux, Mac and Windows.

Fediverse address:
@Jami@mstdn.io

OpenCage

Company offering forward and reverse geocoding API based on open data, sponsors and organises Geomob events and the Geomob podcast, member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation.

Fediverse address:
@opencage@en.osm.town

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

Space Quest Historian

Makes videos about retro adventure games, especially those made by Sierra in the 1980s and 1990s. Note that the videos often feature quite a lot of swearing and adult humour.

Fediverse address (main):
@sqhistorian@dosgame.club

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

Vitani4000

Body paint artist creating vivid and varied characters using paint, wigs, contact lenses etc.

Fediverse address:
@vitani4000@nerdculture.de

CCC Salzburg

Hackerspace based in Salzburg, Austria.

Fediverse address (in German & English):
@CCCSbg@chaos.social

dylyricus (bobdylan lyrics +)

Account devoted to Bob Dylan, his music, his tours and his lyrics, including keeping track of alternative lyrics that he sometimes uses.

Fediverse address:
@dylyricus@universeodon.com

RI News Feed

News feed from the RI News site, an independent non-profit news provider covering the whole of Rhode Island, USA.

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

The Invisible Tourist: Travel in Japan & Beyond

Travel site providing itineraries and advice for travelling to Japan and other countries. Emphasis is on avoiding sources of over-tourism.

Fediverse address:
@invisibltourist@flipboard.com

My Modern Met

Website about art, design and photography. Based in the US, founded in 2008.

Fediverse address:
@mymodernmet@flipboard.com

OnlyInYourState.com

American website highlighting local attractions in various US states, including parks, trip ideas, events, restaurants etc.

Fediverse address:
@OIYS@flipboard.com

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

Clemens Vasters’ Pictures

Aviation photos and other images from the personal photo archive of Clemens Vasters.

Fediverse address:
@clemensv@photog.social

Carolina Public Press

Independent non-profit local news site for North Carolina, USA. Founded in 2011.

Fediverse address:
@CPublicPress@flipboard.com

Guiding Exceptional Parents

US-based small business run by psychologists supporting parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children.

Fediverse address:
@GuidingExceptionalParents@mastodon.social

Katie Leavens

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

Fediverse address:
@kleavens@sfba.social

Bloomberg News

US-based news agency with emphasis on business and financial perspective. Founded in 1990.

Fediverse address:
@bloomberg@flipboard.com

gribbles

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

Fediverse address:
@gribbles@mastodonapp.uk

Feierabendbeatz.de

Online radio station playing mostly underground hip hop 24 hours a day, with a live show (in German) every month.

Fediverse address (in German):
@feierabendbeatz@social.tchncs.de

Nitrokey

Sells privacy-friendly FOSS security keys, de-Googled smartphones, Linux laptops etc.

Fediverse address:
@nitrokey@nitrokey.com

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

GBH News

PBS/NPR public broadcaster providing news on television and radio for Boston, Massachusetts and beyond. Owned by the WGBH Educational Foundation.

Fediverse address (main):
@gbhnews@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (photos):
@gbhnews@pixelfed.social

Rust GameDev

Curated feed all about game development using the Rust programming language.

Fediverse address:
@rust_gamedev@mastodon.gamedev.place

The Current News Feed

News feed from The Current, a non-profit news service for Lafayette and southern Louisiana. Founded in 2018.

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

J blue

Theatrical composer and organic gardener, often posting about gardening, plants and homegrown food.

Fediverse address:
@jblue@mastodon.world

Akademy

Annual world summit of KDE, a free non-commercial event organised by the KDE community.

Fediverse address (main):
@akademy@floss.social

Fediverse address (videos):
@akademy@tube.kockatoo.org

Ciarán Mather

Journalist on the Leinster Leader newspaper in County Kildare, Ireland.

Fediverse address:
@cmatherofficial@mastodon.ie

Gentoo

Flexible Linux distribution where the source is compiled locally according to the user’s preferences.

Fediverse address:
@gentoo@fosstodon.org

Parquet National Financier

French judicial body responsible for investigating serious economic and financial crime, founded in 2014.

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

UNISON News Feed

Feed from the official website of UNISON, one of the largest trade unions in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@www.unison.org.uk.news@rss-parrot.net

The Collector Art & History

Art and history news feed from The Collector cultural news site.

Fediverse address:
@art-history-news-thecollector@flipboard.com

Writing Books FediGroup

Discussion group for people who write books or are interested in the writing process.

Fediverse address:
@writingbooks@fedigroups.social

Dan Carkner

Independent history researcher currently working on projects about Klezmer music publishing, American Klezmer composers and copyright of the 1910s-1920s.

Fediverse address:
@carkner@klezmor.im

The Conversation France

French edition of the news site where all articles are written by experts qualified in the topic being discussed. French edition founded in 2015.

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

Polygon

Entertainment, pop culture and video games news site, based in the United States.

Fediverse address:
@polygon@mastodon.social

Jess the Dessert Geek

Makes videos about desserts including chocolate, cakes, ice creams and other sweet treats. Also posts about accessibility and chronic illness.

Fediverse address:
@dessertgeek@weirder.earth

Milano University Press

Publisher of academic journals based at the University of Milan, Italy.

Fediverse address (in Italian):
@milanoup@mastodon.uno

Kickstarter

US-based crowdfunding platform, founded in 2009.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@updates.kickstarter.com

Setto

Creates electronic “cybersoul” music, often mixing an ambient soundtrack with urban imagery, surreal video effects and spoken word. Setto is part of the Basspistol musical syndicate which runs Fediverse instances and other libre services.

Fediverse address:
@setto@v.basspistol.org

NZZ Bellevue

Style, fashion and travel news site run by the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung.

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

Wireless Battle Of The Mesh

A series of social events aimed at mesh networking fans.

Fediverse address:
@battlemesh@toot.aquilenet.fr

Casa Vogue

Brazilian magazine about interior design, decor and architecture.

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

Jok

Pixel artist who makes images that fit the constraints of older computers, with low resolutions and limited colour palettes. Their works are often based on the Commodore Amiga computer’s graphics capabilities and the 1980s/90s demo scene aesthetic, mixed with fantasy or sci-fi themes.

Fediverse address:
@jok@mastodon.art

Bike Nite FediGroup

Discussion group about cycling, featuring a weekly question and answer session.

Fediverse address:
@bikenite@fedigroups.social

Heartland Urbanist / Matt Caffrey

Organiser and urbanist based in Ohio, USA, creating videos about city planning, housing reform and public transport improvement. Especially interested in the American Midwest and its return to urbanism.

Fediverse address (urban planning videos):
@heartlandurbanist@urbanists.video

Fediverse address (personal account):
@mattcaff@union.place

Daily Montanan News Feed

News feed from the Daily Montanan, a non-profit news service for Montana. Part of the States Newsroom organisation.

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

The Lever

US-based investigative news site aimed at holding powerful figures accountable.

Fediverse address:
@news@levernews.com

Noah Doersing

Bird and wildlife photographer based in southwest Germany, also interested in generative art and computing.

Fediverse address:
@doersino@mastodon.social

Universität Innsbruck / University of Innsbruck

Public research university in Innsbruck, Austria, founded in 1669. Its alumni include five Nobel laureates.

Fediverse address:
@uniinnsbruck@social.uibk.ac.at

Python Bytes

Podcast about the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@pythonbytes@fosstodon.org

Woodworking Tool Finder

Search engine for vintage, antique or used woodworking tools including planes, saws, chisels etc.

Fediverse address:
@woodworkingtoolfinder@mastodon.social

Meshtastic

Decentralised encrypted mesh network communication platform using low-power radios and the LoRa protocol.

Fediverse address:
@meshtastic@mastodon.social

DrupalEasy

Drupal training and consulting company. Woman-owned small business based in Cocoa, Florida, USA.

Fediverse address:
@drupaleasy@drupal.community

Deadline Hollywood / Deadline.com

American entertainment industry news site covering film, television, theatre etc. Based in the US, founded in 2009.

Fediverse address:
@Deadline@flipboard.com

Sonny Piers

Director of the GNOME foundation, a software and organisation engineer.

Fediverse address:
@sonny@floss.social

Greenpeace Stuttgart

Local branch of the environmental campaign group in Stuttgart, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@greenpeace_stg@mastodon.social

Portland Food Map Feed

Feed of food news website based in Portland, Maine, USA. Site founded in 2007.

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

Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Groningen / Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Philosophy department at the University of Groningen, Netherlands.

Fediverse address (in Dutch & English):
@facultyofphilosophygroningen@social.edu.nl

Perseverance Image Bot

Unofficial bot posting latest raw images taken on the surface of Mars by NASA’s Perseverance mission.

Fediverse address:
@PersevereImgBot@mastodon.social

Cycling Together

Two people travelling the world by bicycle.

Fediverse address:
@cyclingtogether@pixelfed.social

Organizing My Thoughts

Blog by an American political activst on how to resist the rise of authoritarianism in the USA.

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

Bulgarian On The Go

Travel blogger from Bulgaria, posts on both Bulgaria and other countries around the world.

Fediverse address:
@bgonthego@flipboard.com

Interim Computer Museum

Computing history museum with a focus on 36-bit systems, based in Washington state, USA.

Fediverse address:
@icm@mastodon.sdf.org

Cloudscape Comics Society

Vancouver-based non-profit society and comic publisher, dedicated to supporting local comic artists and developing the BC comics community.

Fediverse address:
@CloudscapeComics@mastodon.social

Laurie

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

Cassius

Black men’s lifestyle site for urban enthusiasts and all lovers of culture, based in the US. Covers news, entertainment, sports, relationships and more.

Fediverse address:
@CassiusLife@flipboard.com

Suomen Amiga-käyttäjät / Saku

Commodore Amiga user group based in Finland, also publishes an Amiga magazine.

Fediverse address (in Finnish):
@saku@some.sakulehti.fi

A Good Beer Blog

Blog all about beer and beer history, maintained by a beer enthusiast who has written five books on the subject.

Fediverse address:
@agoodbeerblog@mstdn.social

Steven P. Sanderson II, MPH

Data scientist interested in data visualisation and working with RStats.

Fediverse address:
@stevensanderson@mstdn.social

NWS Washington DC Bot

Unofficial bot reposting the National Weather Service feed for Washington DC. NOTE: This is an unofficial bot, please do not rely on it for safety-critical purposes.

Fediverse address:
@nws_lwx@social.edist.ro

High Country News

Non-profit magazine based in Paonia, Colorado, USA, covering social, political and ecological issues in the western US. Founded in 1970.

Fediverse address:
@HighCountryNew@flipboard.com

Tim Smalley

Professional photographer posting wonderfully atmospheric images of woodland, trees and nature. Based in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@timsmalley@mastodon.green

Open Siddur Project

Non-denominational initiative to build a libre open access archive of digitised Jewish prayer literature.

Fediverse address:
@opensiddur@aleph.land

riles, (You) is jones!

Artist combining different styles, mixing figurative with the surreal, making works that are really hard to categorise. It’s like a mash-up of impressionism and 1980s/1990s pop culture.

Fediverse address:
@unibrawn@mastodon.art

FediMeteo Durango

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

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

STNT.org

French-language music blog dedicated to No Wave, Noise, HxC, Free-Jazz, Improv, Drone, Punk etc. Founded in 1999.

Fediverse address (in French):
@stntorg@mastodon.social

space.bi

Hackerspace based in Bielefeld, Germany.

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

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

FediMeteo New Hampshire

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

FediMeteo Alaska

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

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

Dublin Inquirer

Independent local newspaper for Dublin, Ireland. Funded by reader subscriptions.

Fediverse address:
@dublininquirer@mastodon.ie

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

Funkwhale

Free open source federated audio platform, which allows people to discover, follow and share music and podcasts on the Fediverse.

Fediverse address:
@funkwhale@social.funkwhale.audio

Chemistry World News Feed

News feed of Chemistry World magazine, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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

ABC4 Utah / KTVX News Feed

News feed from the ABC-affiliated television station in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Fediverse address:
@www.abc4.com@rss-parrot.net

Downbeat.fm

Newsletter recommending indie and alt rock music, founded in 2020.

Fediverse address (newsletters):
@index@downbeat.fm

Women’s Running / WomensRunning.com

Magazine and website for female runners of all skill levels. Based in the US, first published under the name “Her Sports + Fitness” in 2004.

Fediverse address:
@WomensRunning@flipboard.com

Lightcurve Films

Producing videos about planetary science and related topics.

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

Radio Regentrude

German-language online music radio station. The station is non-profit, non-commercial, legally licensed, and funded by the people who run it. The music is international, programmes are mainly in German, but with some shows in English.

Fediverse address (in German):
@Radio_Regentrude@troet.cafe

Bundesanstalt Technisches Hilfswerk (THW) / Federal Agency for Technical Relief

German federal agency for civil protection and assistance during natural disasters.

Fediverse address (in German):
@thw@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

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

Margo De Weerdt

Artist and graphic designer who creates finely-crafted illustrations.

Fediverse address:
@margodeweerdt@mastodon.social

Die Tageszeitung

German newspaper covering national and international news from a progressive perspective. Founded in 1978 as a co-operative owned by its staff.

Fediverse address (in German):
@tazgetroete@mastodon.social

Stargate Fanclub Italia

Organisation for Italian fans of the Stargate franchise, including the film and the various TV series.

Fediverse address (in Italian):
@StargateFanclubItalia@mastodon.uno

AJ Young

Award-winning Director of Photography based in Los Angeles, California, USA. Has worked extensively on feature films, shorts and television projects, member of the International Cinematographers Guild.

Fediverse address:
@ajyoung@mstdn.social

Bunte

German celebrity gossip magazine, first published in 1948.

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

Olimex

Manufacturer of open source hardware and components, including low power home server kits, single board computers, DIY laptop kits etc.

Fediverse address:
@olimex@mastodon.social

It’s FOSS

News site about Linux and free open source software.

Fediverse address (main):
@itsfoss@mastodon.social

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

MapAmore

Promotes open geographical data including OpenStreetMap, and posts OpenStreetMap hints and tips. The account is based in the Philippines and promotes OSM contribution there.

Fediverse address:
@MapAmore@en.osm.town

Sylvia Ritter

Creates precise but psychedelic, colourful and detailed artwork, often related to animals and/or libre projects. For example, Ubuntu releases often receive a new piece of artwork by Ritter based on that version’s animal mascot.

Fediverse address:
@sylvia_ritter@mastodon.social

BBC Wildlife Magazine / DiscoverWildlife.com

UK-based magazine and website about wildlife and nature, first published as “Animals Magazine” in 1963.

Fediverse address:
@BBCWildlife@flipboard.com

Jectoons

Mexican animator and illustrator who creates single panel sketches called “Random Vignettes”. Much of their work is released under Creative Commons Attribution licence.

Fediverse address:
@jectoons@comicscamp.club

Northwest Beer Guide

Website providing news about craft beer and related events in Idaho, Oregon, Washington State and Canada. Also covers some other drinks such as ciders, spirits, hard seltzers etc.

Fediverse address:
@beer@universeodon.com

Fedi.Video

Highlighting interesting videos and livestreams on the Fediverse, especially from PeerTube and OwnCast.

Fediverse address:
@FediVideo@social.growyourown.services

Jonathan Bailey

Fediverse address:
@plagiarismtoday@mastodon.world

Ion (aka violetmagician)

Draws unusual creatures and characters with a fluorescent neon look.

Fediverse address:
@violetmagician@mastodon.art

Random Wiki

Bot posting links to random articles on English-language Wikipedia.

Fediverse address:
@RandomWiki@tiny.tilde.website

The Film Maven

Independent film journalist’s site, includes film news, reviews, articles. The author is disabled and also writes articles on disabilities in the film world.

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

Water Audit California

Public benefit corporation advocating for restoring California’s high-impact watershed ecosystems.

Fediverse address:
@WaterAuditCA@mastodon.social

FediMeteo Rhode Island

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