LB / Little Bitchard

Electronic music composer, remixer and producer based in Finland, originally started writing music on an Amiga 500. Interested in demoscene, synths and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@lb@icosahedron.website

Autism 101

Website featuring resources for newly diagnosed or self-diagnosed autistic people.

Fediverse address:
@autism101@mstdn.social

Military History FediGroup

Discussion group about historical events involving battles and armed forces.

Fediverse address:
@militaryhistory@fedigroups.social

Lectronice

Electronica musician and professional game developer.

Fediverse address:
@ice@merveilles.town

FediMeteo Georgia (US State)

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

Men’s Health Deutschland

German edition of the men’s health, fitness and lifestyle magazine.

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

Comics FediGroup

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

Fediverse address:
@comics@fedigroups.social

Fast Company

US-based business magazine with a focus on technology and design. Founded in 1995.

Fediverse address:
@FastCompany@flipboard.com

KOAT 7 News Feed

News feed from KOAT Channel 7, a TV station based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. ABC affiliate, founded in 1953.

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

USA Today

American national newspaper and news site, first published in 1982.

Fediverse address:
@USAToday@flipboard.com

San Francisco Story

Blog about the history and landmarks of San Francisco, USA.

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

Athena Productions

Irreverent videos with strong language about bits of history, philosophy, literature and related topics.

Fediverse address (videos):
@athenaproductions@tilvids.com

David Reamer

Historian, author, columnist in the Anchorage Daily News. Posting about the history of Alaska including photos, video, art etc.

Fediverse address:
@ANC_Historian@alaskan.social

Bon Appétit Magazine / BonAppetit.com

Food and drink magazine and website, featuring recipes, restaurants, ingredients, kitchen equipment etc. Based in the US, first published in 1956.

Fediverse address:
@bonappetit@flipboard.com

Cathie LeBlanc

Space and astronomy enthusiast, astrophotographer taking pictures of stars, galaxies and nebulae.

Fediverse address:
@cathieleblanc@geekdom.social

Le Monde

Official account of the French newspaper, founded in 1944.

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

NinStatusBot

Unofficial bot posting status information for Nintendo network services, including maintenance and server outages.

Fediverse address:
@NinStatusBot@mas.to

WJTV Channel 12 News Feed

News feed from WJTV, a television station based in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Affiliated with CBS, founded in 1953.

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

Chefkoch.de

German cooking and baking site and community, featuring recipes for all kinds of foods.

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

The Players’ Tribune

Sports news site, featuring articles and videos from the perspectives of the sportspeople themselves. Based in America, founded in 2014.

Fediverse address:
@PlayersTribune@flipboard.com

D3 / Dungeons & Dragons auf Deutsch

German-language site all about the D&D tabletop role-playing game, including news and reviews.

Fediverse address (in German):
@dnddeutsch@pnpde.social

Susan Kaye Quinn

Speculative fiction author with PhD in Environmental Engineering, interested in hopepunk and solarpunk.

Fediverse address:
@susankayequinn@wandering.shop

Danielle Rose

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

Fediverse address:
@manyfaceted@mstdn.social

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

Successful Farming Magazine / Agriculture.com

Farming and agriculture magazine and news site. Based in the US, first published in 1902.

Fediverse address:
@SuccessfulFarm@flipboard.com

GreenFediverse

Project listing Fediverse instances that use environmentally friendlier energy sources for their hosting.

Fediverse address:
@greenfediverse@chaos.social

Uncharted Blue

US politics blog with a progressive and irreverently humorous perspective.

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

Innsbruck University Press

Publishing house at the University of Innsbruck, Austria.

Fediverse address (in German):
@iup@social.uibk.ac.at

The Quarry

Independent local news site for Guernsey, a Channel Island dependency of the British Crown.

Fediverse address:
@guernseynews@thequarry.media

Radio Panik

Community radio station based in Brussels, Belgium. Broadcasting since 1983.

Fediverse address (in French):
@radiopanik@piaille.fr

Alliterative / Endless Knot

Videos about the etymology of the English language, presented by the historian Dr Mark Sundaram.

Fediverse address (main):
@AllEndlessKnot@toot.community

Fediverse address (videos):
@alliterative@tilvids.com

The Falls Church Independent

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

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

Washington State Department of Health

Official account for the Department of Health in the US state of Washington.

Fediverse address:
@WADeptHealth@universeodon.com

Georgia Museum of Art

Art museum of the University of Georgia, USA.

Fediverse address:
@georgiamuseum@glammr.us

flatduckrecords

Retro computing fan, posting about the ZX Spectrum, SAM Coupé and other classic 8-bit systems.

Fediverse address:
@noisetank@oldbytes.space

Python Cerrado

Conference for users of the Python programming language in midwest Brazil.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@pythoncerrado@pynews.com.br

Brussels Kitchen Garden

Posts advice on growing your own food in a small urban garden. Features lots of gorgeous vegetables being grown in the middle of a large city.

Fediverse address:
@BRKitchenGarden@mastodon.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

CNES / Centre National d’Études Spatiales

Official account of the French space agency.

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

Us Weekly Magazine / UsMagazine.com

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

Fediverse address:
@usweekly@flipboard.com

Philip of the Opera

Music blog all about the opera, especially reviews of modern productions.

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

Vancouver EV Association

Non-profit based in Vancouver, Canada, advocating for electric cars and other vehicles. Founded in 1988.

Fediverse address:
@vevabc@mstdn.ca

Bundesamt für Naturschutz

Official account of the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation.

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

Dr James Cuff

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

Fediverse address:
@jcuff@mastodon.mit.edu

Professor Freya Blekman

Particle physicist at CERN, Switzerland. Lead scientist at the DESY research centre in Germany. Helmholtz Professor at University of Hamburg, Germany.

Fediverse address:
@freyablekman@sciencemastodon.com

Quantum Journal

Open access peer-reviewed journal for quantum science and related fields. Non-profit and run by the research community.

Fediverse address:
@quantumjournal@mathstodon.xyz

Inside Climbing

Independent coverage of competitive climbing as a sport, rather than just a hobby.

Fediverse address (blog):
@feed@inside-climbing.com

milkman

Making videos about OpenRA, the free open source version of the Command & Conquer Red Alert games.

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

Aquarium FediGroup

Discussion group about aquariums and keeping fish.

Fediverse address:
@aquarium@fedigroups.social

Slothstradamus

Food and cookery blog, especially grilled and barbecued food.

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

Aaron Ouellette

Runner and cyclist based in New England, USA. Often posts about fitness and exercise.

Fediverse address:
@m750@better.boston

Borealis Data

Multidisciplinary secure Canadian research data repository, supported by academic libraries and research institutions across Canada.

Fediverse address (in English & French):
@borealisdata@mstdn.ca

Circuits in the Woods

Electronic music festival in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA.

Fediverse address:
@Circuits_in_the_Woods@mastodon.social

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

Boston Perl Mongers

Boston, Massachusetts, USA chapter of user group for the Perl and Raku programming languages.

Fediverse address:
@Boston_PM@fosstodon.org

FediMeteo Chihuahua

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

Fediverse addresses (in Spanish):
@chihuahua__chihuahua@mx.fedimeteo.com
@ciudad_juarez__chihuahua@mx.fedimeteo.com
@parral__chihuahua@mx.fedimeteo.com

Jason Robinson

Long-form cycling videos from rural and urban Finland.

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

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

Surfer Magazine / Surfer.com

Surfing and surf culture digital magazine and website. Based in the USA, founded in 1962.

Fediverse address:
@Surfer@flipboard.com

Gardiner Bryant

Video maker, FOSS and Linux enthusiast. Especially interested in Linux gaming and the Steam Deck, which feature regularly in their videos.

Fediverse address (main):
@gardiner_bryant@mastodon.online

Fediverse address (videos):
@gbryant@subscribeto.me

Bonfire

Project aiming to combine an open source hardware device with FOSS federated social networks to allow you to physically control your own data, and to operate offline too if you want.

Fediverse address:
@bonfire@indieweb.social

IGN

Entertainment news site covering video games, films, television etc. Based in the US, founded in 1996.

Fediverse address:
@ign@flipboard.com

Payday Report

US-based reader-supported news agency covering labour relations and trade unions. Founded in 2016.

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

Jon Juarez

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

Fediverse address:
@harriorrihar@mas.to

Jolla

Independent smartphone company based in Finland, continuing work on a Linux-based smartphone OS previously started by Nokia.

Fediverse address:
@jolla@techhub.social

Condé Nast Traveler (Spain)

Spanish edition of the travel and holiday news site.

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

Southpoint Access

Independent local news site for South Durham, North Carolina, USA.

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

FediMeteo San Luis Potosi

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

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

Beer Mat Movies

Film reviews that are brief enough to fit on the back of a beer mat.

Fediverse address:
@beer_mat_movies@mastodonapp.uk

Heise Online

German language technology news site founded in 1996, covering IT, the internet and other tech stories.

Fediverse address (in German):
@heiseonline@social.heise.de

Homelab Deutschland FediGroup

German discussion group about building your own homelab.

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

WIRED

US-based technology news magazine, covering the latest developments and how tech affects our society. First published in 1993.

Fediverse address:
@WIRED@flipboard.com

Air Adam

Hip-hop DJ, photographer, podcaster, Twitch streamer.

Fediverse address:
@airadam@mastodon.me.uk

IGN / L’Institut national de l’information Géographique et forestière

France’s National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information, a public body which produces and distributes geospatial data including information on forests and other areas.

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

Codepoints.net

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

Fediverse address:
@codepoints@typo.social

Terms of Service, Didn’t Read

Free open source project, website and browser add-on that summarises the small print of online services in very concise plain English. It also grades them according to how privacy-friendly and ethical they are. Project founded in 2012.

Fediverse address:
@ToSDR@mastodon.indie.host

Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Tirol

Official account of the University and State Library of Tyrol, Austria.

Fediverse address (in German):
@ulbtirol@social.uibk.ac.at

Noble & Style Germany

German edition of lifestyle website about luxury design, fashion, travel, food, jewellery and watches.

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

DEI Dungeon Explorers

Online shop selling vintage Dungeons & Dragons items, run by veteran RPG fan playing since the 1980s.

Fediverse address:
@deidungeon@dice.camp

Chemistry Views

Online news magazine from Chemistry Europe, an organisation of 16 European chemical societies.

Fediverse address:
@ChemistryViews@mstdn.social

NBC Sports

Sports news and articles from the US broadcaster NBC.

Fediverse address:
@NBCSports@flipboard.com

PressProgress

Canadian non-profit news organisation, whose aim is to hold the rich and powerful accountable through investigative journalism. Founded by the Broadbent Institute.

Fediverse address:
@pressprogress@mastodon.online

Tristan Anthony

Vinyl record fan posting about their discoveries. Also keen gardener discussing their allotment. Based in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@Tristananthony@mastodonapp.uk

a thousand worlds

Blog by Indigenous writer in Canada.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@thousandworlds.ca

Amsterdam Ruby Meetup

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

Fediverse address:
@amsrb@ruby.social

MSU Digital Humanities

The Digital Humanities Program at Michigan State University, USA.

Fediverse address:
@dhatmsu@h-net.social

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

Walk Galloway with Shirley G.

Guided walks in the countryside of Galloway in Scotland, led by an experienced guide.

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

Forgejo

Free open source self-hostable software forge, a community fork of Gitea supported by Codeberg. Federation of forges through ActivityPub planned.

Fediverse address:
@forgejo@floss.social

Plume

Artist and illustrator who draws in a variety of colourful styles, often featuring chibi figures and/or cartoon animals.

Fediverse address:
@prismplume@mastodon.art

Anna

Photographer who posts lovely pictures of landscapes, wildlife and nature in Austria.

Fediverse address:
@betazoid@pixelfed.social

The Fresh Beets

Techno and trance DJ creating improvised and genuinely performed mixes. Based in the United States.

Fediverse address:
@TheFreshBeets@ravenation.club

MLive.com

Local news site for Michigan, USA, publishing articles from MLive-owned newspapers in the state such as the Ann Arbor News, Bay City Times, Flint Journal, Grand Rapids Press, Jackson Citizen Patriot etc.

Fediverse address:
@MLivecom@flipboard.com

PyCascades

Conference about the Python programming language, based in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Founded in 2018.

Fediverse address:
@pycascades@hachyderm.io

Fedi.Garden

Independent curated directory of Fediverse servers that have promised to abide by certain standards of reliability and responsible moderation.

(NOTE: This is nothing to do with fedigardens.app ⧉, they just have similar names.)

Fediverse address:
@FediGarden@social.growyourown.services

Fonts In Use

Public archive of typography indexed by typeface, format, industry and period. Founded in 2010.

Fediverse address:
@FontsInUse@typo.social

Jyväskylän kaupunki

Official account for the city of Jyväskylä, Finland.

Fediverse address (in Finnish):
@jyvaskylankaupunki@mastodon.social

INRIA / Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies du numérique

Official account of the French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology, founded in 1967. The institute does theoretical and applied research in computer science.

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

Alex Tomlinson

Artist and illustrator making really sweet wholesome bird art. Highly recommended!

Fediverse address:
@hootalex@mastodon.social

The Linux Experiment

Videos devoted to the Linux OS, software for Linux, Linux-based phones, FOSS, de-Googlising and related topics. The videos include news items, reviews, features and tutorials aimed at a wide range of skill levels.

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

Fediverse address (videos):
@thelinuxexperiment@tilvids.com

Typographica

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

Fediverse address:
@typographica@typo.social

FediMeteo Australia

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

Sean M. Puckett

Creates stylised and often abstract paintings using robots that draw with various kinds of pens (as in real life physical pens, not virtual simulations).

Fediverse address:
@smerp@mastodon.art

Picturavis

Photographer who takes pictures of nature, birds and other wildlife.

Fediverse address:
@Picturavis@pixelfed.de

Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)

Union representing professional writers of all kinds in the United Kingdom, including television, books, film, games, theatre etc.

Fediverse address:
@WritersGuildGB@union.place

Dublin Inquirer

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

Fediverse address:
@dublininquirer@mastodon.ie

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

HelloBeautiful

US-based website featuring news, lifestyle, fashion and beauty for black women.

Fediverse address:
@HelloBeautiful@flipboard.com

Anatoly Shashkin

All about retro gaming and retro computing, mainly on MS-DOS PCs of the 1980s and 1990s. Posts include screenshots, video clips, MIDI music and discussion of favourite memories.

Fediverse address:
@dosnostalgic@mastodon.social

Wolfgang Lucht

Works at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, is a professor of Sustainability Science at Humbolt University, and also advises the German government on environmental issues.

Fediverse address:
@W_Lucht@mstdn.social

Zentrum für Technikkultur Landau e.V.

Non-profit community hackerspace and makerspace based in Landau, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@ztl@rheinneckar.social

Serge Aus

Photographer from Australia who takes high quality images of landscapes, nature and other topics.

Fediverse address:
@sergeaus@photog.social

All Aboard Washington

Group campaigning for better passenger and freight rail service in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest.

Fediverse address:
@aawa@rail.chat

The Green Parent

UK parenting magazine with emphasis on nature and the environment.

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

Alt Text Health Check

Bot posting regularly about what percentage of Mastodon image posts include alt text descriptions.

Fediverse address:
@AltTextHealthCheck@mastodon.social

FediMeteo Yukon

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

Fediverse addresses (in English & French):
@dawson_city__yukon@ca.fedimeteo.com
@watson_lake__yukon@ca.fedimeteo.com
@whitehorse__yukon@ca.fedimeteo.com

Rust GameDev

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

Fediverse address:
@rust_gamedev@mastodon.gamedev.place

MX Linux

Midweight Linux distribution based on Debian, emphasising ease of use and stability.

Fediverse address:
@mxlinux@mastodon.social

hacKNology e.V.

Hackerspace based in Konstanz, Germany.

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

randomwizard

Posting about classic tabletop RPGs such as Dungeons & Dragons, including RPG history, maps, rules etc.

Fediverse address:
@randomwizard@vivaldi.net

Bicycling Magazine

Cycling magazine and website, covering all aspects of using a bicycle. Based in the US, first published in 1961.

Fediverse address:
@Bicycling@flipboard.com

Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library

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

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

Better Homes & Gardens Magazine / bhg.com

Lifestyle magazine covering house decor, food and drink, gardening, housekeeping, DIY and related topics. Based in the USA, first published in 1922.

Fediverse address:
@BHG@flipboard.com

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

Das Labor Bochum

Hackerspace based in Bochum, Germany.

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

DiscourseNet

Non-profit association for discourse studies run by its members.

Fediverse address:
@DiscourseNet@fediscience.org

Trove Astronomy Bot

Bot posting links to historical astronomy articles from the Australian public archive site Trove.

Fediverse address:
@astrove@tootbots.social

Slate Magazine / Slate.com

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

Fediverse address:
@Slate@flipboard.com

Bundesfinanzhof / German Federal Fiscal Court

Official account of the German Federal Fiscal Court.

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

The Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ)

Provides practical training courses for investigative journalists covering data journalism, open source intelligence, InfoSec, financial investigations, freedom of information requests etc.

Fediverse address:
@cijournalism@journa.host

Maine Beacon News Feed

News feed from the Maine Beacon, a local news service from the progressive group Maine People’s Alliance.

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

Texas Monthly

Magazine and website based in Texas, USA, covering local and national news, food, travel, art, music etc. Founded in 1973.

Fediverse address:
@TexasMonthly@flipboard.com

Home Assistant FediGroup

Discussion group about free open source software for home automation.

Fediverse address:
@homeassistant@fedigroups.social

The Iconfactory

Icon design, app and branding company based in North Carolina, USA, and Stockholm, Sweden.

Fediverse address:
@Iconfactory@iconfactory.world

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

K-Pop FediGroup

Discussion group for fans of Korean pop music.

Fediverse address:
@kpop@fedigroups.social

Radi

Videos of playing sessions in the video game “Art of Rally”.

Fediverse address (videos):
@radi@video.hardlimit.com

Ottawa Citizen

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

Fediverse address:
@OttawaCititzen@flipboard.com

Our Spectrum Adventures

Travel blog featuring outdoors travel in the UK. Currently walking around the entire coast of Great Britain.

Fediverse address (blog):
@hello@ourspectrumadventures.com

Lakes Bot

Bot posting images from lake shores, with links to photo source and location.

Fediverse address:
@lakes@stefanbohacek.online

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

The Public Health Pledge

Campaign urging event organisers to make their events safer by implementing protections against the spread of Covid-19 (such as testing, masking, ventilation etc).

Fediverse address:
@phpledge@floss.social

Rob Wigham

Professional watercolour artist from the north of Scotland, mainly painting landscapes and buildings in a classic style.

Fediverse address:
@robwighamwatercolours@mastodon.art

Chicago Tribune

Daily newspaper based in Chicago, USA, first published in 1847. Run by a for-profit company and currently owned by a hedge fund.

Fediverse address:
@chicagotribune@flipboard.com

Investigative Journalism Foundation

Canadian non-profit dedicated to public interest journalism, highlighting donations to politicians and government spending. Founded in 2023.

Fediverse address:
@IJFmedia@mstdn.social

BBC Micro Bot

Bot that runs toots containing programming code on an 8-bit computer emulator, then replies with a screenshot or video clip of the program running.

Fediverse address:
@bbcmicrobot@mastodon.me.uk

MZ4250

3D artist and D&D/RPG fan who creates 3D printable miniatures for tabletop gaming.

Fediverse address:
@mz4250@dice.camp

Salmonberry Magazine

Independent local news site covering Tillamook Forest in Oregon, USA.

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

Cascade PBS

TV channel and PBS affiliate in Seattle, Washington state, USA.

Fediverse address:
@cascadepbs@social.seattle.wa.us

Rasmus SA5RJS

Videos of amateur radio and home-built radio equipment.

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

Drupal Belgium

News and events in the Belgian Drupal community.

Fediverse address:
@drupalbe@drupal.community

Jason Nishiyama

University professor and research astronomer who posts about stars, related phenomena and the telescopes used to observe them.

Fediverse address:
@evilscientistca@mstdn.ca

Sherlock Holmes Quotations

Bot posting daily random quotation from the original Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Fediverse address:
@SherlockHolmesQuotes@universeodon.com

Park County Community Journal

Independent local news site for Park County, Montana, USA.

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

New Hall Mill, Sutton Coldfield

Museum built around a working 16th Century watermill in Sutton Coldfield in the UK. Operating as a museum since 1996.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@newhallmill.uk

Louise Brooks Society

Long-running website, archive and blog dedicated to the life and times of silent film star Louise Brooks, perhaps best known as Lulu from G.W. Pabst’s classic “Pandora’s Box”.

Fediverse address:
@LouiseBrooksSociety@sfba.social

Brian Bucklew

Co-founder of Freehold Games, co-designer of fantasy roguelike epic “Caves of Qud”.

Fediverse address:
@unormal@mastodon.social

Megan Marie Hart

Spinto soprano opera singer originally from Oregon USA, now based in Germany. Currently at the Staatstheater Darmstadt.

Fediverse address:
@meganmariehart@mastodon.social

Developer Lab of Linz / DevLol

Hackerspace based in Linz, Austria.

Fediverse address:
@devlol@chaos.social

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

TURBO.TORBO

Freelance illustrator on tabletop RPGs and video games. Often creates intricate detailed sci-fi scenes and drawings.

Fediverse address:
@TurboTorbo@mastodon.art

The Berkeley Scanner

Independent crime and public safety news in Berkeley, California, USA.

Fediverse address (Ghost):
@index@berkeleyscanner.com

Fediverse address (Flipboard):
@BerkeleyScanner@flipboard.com

Stephen Webb

Physicist and writer, author of “Where is Everybody?”, “Measuring the Universe”, “Around the World in 80 Ways” etc. Interested in space, astronomy and the Fermi Paradox, member of the UK SETI Research Network.

Fediverse address:
@stephenwebb@astrodon.social

FOSS4G North America

Annual geospatial technology and business conference.

Fediverse address:
@foss4gna@fosstodon.org

Volley Brains

Website dedicated to volleyball coaching, especially how different coaches approach volleyball.

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

The Coffeeneuring Challenge

Discussion group about doing the Coffeeneuring Challenge, where you ride to seven different coffee shops on seven bike rides.

Fediverse address:
@coffeeneuring@fedigroups.social

Kompetenzzentrum Open Data

German Federal Government body advising other parts of the government on implementation of open data.

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

Belgian Diecast Restorations

Toy enthusiast based in Belgium, making videos about restoring diecast toys, especially toy cars. The videos and account are in English.

Fediverse address (main):
@belgiandiecastrestorations@mstdn.social

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

FediMeteo Manitoba

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

Outsider Comics

Queer/trans owned co-operative in Seattle, Washington, USA selling comics, graphic novels, art etc, also hosting local events.

Fediverse address:
@outsidercomics@kind.social

Pōkeno Trains by nzrailphotos

Bot posting trains passing through Pōkeno, New Zealand.

Fediverse address:
@pokenotrains@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

Roman Empire Times

History blog about Ancient Rome, covering all aspects of the Roman Empire. Founded in 2023.

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

bitsavers

Runs an enormous online archive of computing history material at the bitsavers website, and is software curator at the Computer History Museum in California, USA.

Fediverse address:
@bitsavers@oldbytes.space

Acta Crystallographica Section F: Structural Biology Communications

Structural biology communications journal published by the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr).

Fediverse address:
@ActaCrystF@mstdn.science

DMV Weather

Weather forecasts and severe weather alerts for Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC, USA. Also posts about climate change.

Fediverse address:
@rvaweather@dmv.community

GamesRadar+

Entertainment news site covering games, films, television and comics, founded in 1999. Available in editions for US, UK, Canada and Australia.

Fediverse address:
@GamesRadar@flipboard.com

Jennifer Vena Wood

Singer-songwriter creating ballads, vignettes and multipart circle songs in a folk tradition.

Fediverse address:
@jvw@musicians.today

Discussion in Bangla FediGroup

Discussion group for speakers of the Bengali language.

Fediverse address (in Bengali):
@bangla@fedigroups.social

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

The Tyee

Independent non-profit news site based in Vancouver BC, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@thetyee@mstdn.ca

FediMeteo Zacatecas

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

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

The Outdoor Journal

Adventure travel, outdoor sports and environmental website and podcast.

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

Courtney Heard

Host of the Q-Dropped podcast, which explores families and relationships torn apart by delusional “QAnon” conspiracy theories.

Fediverse address:
@godlessmom@mas.to

Santeri Soininen

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

Fediverse address:
@Voidie3D@mastodon.art

Consumer Reports

US-based non-profit consumer organisation and magazine, publishing reviews and tips on a wide range of products.

Fediverse address:
@ConsumerReports@flipboard.com

Der Zoll / German Customs

The German Federal Government’s customs agency.

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

Retro Librarian

Retro photos, adverts and images from American popular culture covering many decades.

Fediverse address:
@LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

Ewen Bell

Professional photographer, especially travel photos, and keen to share knowledge about it. Creates beautiful tutorial videos about photography, cameras, lenses and travel.

Fediverse address (main):
@ewen@social.ewenbell.com

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

Wo meine Sonne scheint

An artists’ initiative based in the Netherlands and Germany which helps organise exhibitions of new and experimental art.

Fediverse address (in English, Dutch and German): @womeinesonnescheint@mstdn.social

Goal Deutschland

German edition of the football news site covering club and international games.

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

Out of Print Archive

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

Fediverse address:
@outofprintarchive@retro.pizza

Syracuse.com

Local news site covering Syracuse and central New York state, USA.

Fediverse address:
@Syracusecom@flipboard.com

Foodhisattva

Vegan restaurant based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

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

2600 Glasgow

Hackers group meeting at a hackerspace in Glasgow, Scotland.

Fediverse address:
@2600@glasgow.social

Chicago, Bike Grid Now!

Grassroots activist campaign for better cycling infrastructure in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Organises direct action including bike jams and bike buses.

Fediverse address:
@bikegridnow@urbanists.social

Servo

New type of web browser engine, currently in the experimental phase. Free open source software, developed by the Linux foundation and volunteers.

Fediverse address:
@servo@floss.social

Association for Scottish Literature

Non-profit organisation promoting the reading, writing and study of Scottish literature, publishing newsletters, holding conferences etc. Founded in 1970.

Fediverse address:
@scotlit@mastodon.scot

Região Metropolitana de Campinas FediGroup

Portuguese-language discussion group about the Campinas region in Brazil.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@rmc@fedigroups.social

The 51st

Non-profit local news site for Washington DC, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@socialweb@51st.news

Postimees News Feed

News feed from Estonia’s oldest newspaper Postimees, founded in 1857. The feed is available in Estonian and English language versions.

Fediverse address (in Estonian):
@www.postimees.ee@rss-parrot.net

Fediverse address (in English):
@news.postimees.ee@rss-parrot.net

SecureDrop

Free open source encrypted platform that allows whistleblowers and activists to contact journalists and NGOs anonymously through the Tor network.

Fediverse address:
@securedrop@freedom.press

Norwich Amiga Group

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

Fediverse address:
@norwichamigagroup@mastodonapp.uk

PublicSpaces

A non-profit coalition of Dutch broadcasters, museums, arts organisations etc. campaigning for an ethical internet. They organise conferences on this topic, and run their own Fediverse servers.

Fediverse address (main, in Dutch and English):
@publicspaces@publicspaces.net

Fediverse address (videos, in Dutch and English):
@publicspaces@video.publicspaces.net

Fediverse address (podcasts, in Dutch and English): @TheTimeIsNow@podcast.publicspaces.net

Grumpasaurus

Cooking videos and restaurant food reviews with a laidback relaxed style, mainly based in Chicago USA.

Fediverse address (videos):
@grumpasaurus@video.infosec.exchange

Courrier International

French newspaper featuring curated translated articles from hundreds of newspapers around the world. Published since 1990.

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

Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI)

Non-profit for people connected to type and typography, organising typography conferences, workshops and promoting innovation in the field. Based in the United States, but has an international membership.

Fediverse address:
@atypi@typo.social

Dinkville

Website for pickleball players in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

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

WRTV Indianapolis News Feed

News feed from the television station WRTV in Indiana, USA. Affiliate of ABC, founded in 1949.

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

Golem.de

German technology news site and online community.

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

R-Ladies Vienna

Vienna, Austria branch of the R-Ladies organisation, promoting gender diversity in the R community.

Fediverse address:
@RLadiesVienna@mastodon.social

Mark McCaughrean

Senior Advisor for Science and Exploration at the European Space Agency, member of the JWST Science Working Group and co-founder of Space Rocks (events that mix together people from entertainment and space exploration).

Fediverse address:
@markmccaughrean@mastodon.social

How Not To Sail

Humorous podcast series about sailing.

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

Bird Of The Day

Bot which posts a photo and description of a random bird from the ebird.org database, at 8 hour intervals.

Fediverse address:
@birds@moresci.sale

FediMeteo Northwest Territories

Weather forecast accounts for the Northwest Territories, Canada. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Fediverse addresses (in English & French):
@fort_smith__northwest_territories@ca.fedimeteo.com
@hay_river__northwest_territories@ca.fedimeteo.com
@inuvik__northwest_territories@ca.fedimeteo.com
@yellowknife__northwest_territories@ca.fedimeteo.com

Fundación Rewilding Argentina News Feed

Feed from the website of NGO trying to conserve and re-establish wildlife and ecosystems in Argentina.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@www.rewildingargentina.org@rss-parrot.net

Architectural Digest / AD

Interior design and landscaping magazine based in the US, first published in 1920. (Despite the name, it’s not strictly speaking an architecture magazine.)

Fediverse address:
@ArchDigest@flipboard.com

Beeld en Geluid

The Netherlands Sound & Vision museum. They have a massive archive of thousands of videos available on the Fediverse.

Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@nisv@peertube.beeldengeluid.nl

Amateur Radio & RF Club at OSU

The Amateur Radio and RF Club at the Ohio State University, mainly posting about upcoming events.

Fediverse address:
@w8lt@mastodon.radio

Scouted

Independent reader-supported football news site, mainly focused on European youth football and spotting future stars of the game. Founded in 2014.

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

Typography Weekly

Bot highlighting interesting typography links.

Fediverse address:
@typoweekly@typo.social

Eli

Co-developer of the plant-growing simulation game “Idu”, currently studying theoretical physics at university.

Fediverse address:
@eli@mastodon.gamedev.place

Michael Gebis

3D printing enthusiast and software engineer, printing both fun bits of art and practical objects.

Fediverse address:
@IvyMike@infosec.exchange

FediMeteo Puducherry

Weather forecast accounts for the union territory of Puducherry, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

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

CzlowiekImadlo

Developer of free open source strategy game “Tanks of Freedom” and its sequel.

Fediverse address (videos):
@czlowiekimadlo@video.hardlimit.com

Lime Bar

Electronic musician making own music videos.

Fediverse address (videos):
@limebar@communitymedia.video

Hudson River Blue

Independent sports news site covering football (soccer) in New York City, USA.

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

UCL Chemistry

Department of Chemistry at University College London.

Fediverse address:
@uclchemistry@mstdn.science

Gemini Does Everything / Jason Cryer

Light-hearted videos about gaming, including indie titles, retro titles, adventure games and physical board games.

Fediverse address:
@jason_cryer@spectra.video

Knitting FediGroup

Discussion group for anyone interested in knitting.

Fediverse address:
@knitting@fedigroups.social

University of Groningen Library

Academic library at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

Fediverse address:
@Bibliothecaris@social.edu.nl

Greenpeace München

Branch of the environmental campaign group in Munich, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@Greenpeace_M@muenchen.social

Pavel A. Samsonov

Product designer focusing on user experience, currently working on better UX for software at AWS.

Fediverse address:
@PavelASamsonov@mastodon.social

Chris Combs

Makes works of art from items of technology, combining functioning devices with other materials to create sculptures and art installations.

Fediverse address:
@combs@mastodon.art

Grupo de Linux da Universidade de Aveiro

Linux user group based at the University of Aveiro in Portugal.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@glua@ciberlandia.pt

LibrePCB

Free open source cross-platform electronic design automation suite to draw schematics and design printed circuit boards. Aimed at people of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.

Fediverse address:
@librepcb@fosstodon.org

Homelab FediGroup

Discussion group about building and running your own homelab.

Fediverse address:
@homelab@fedigroups.social

Télérama

French culture and arts magazine covering films, television, books, music etc. First published in 1947.

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

Lubuntu

Lightweight version of Ubuntu using LXQt desktop instead of GNOME.

Fediverse address:
@LubuntuOfficial@fosstodon.org

Ruby Unconf

Community-driven event dedicated to the Ruby programming language in Hamburg, Germany.

Fediverse address:
@rubyunconf@ruby.social

Glenwood Neighbourhood, Winnipeg PWS

Automated account posting weather observations in Glenwood, Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@glenwood_pws@mstdn.ca

Ellie Huxtable

Account dedicated to motorcycles, posting news about own bikes and sharing bike posts from others. Currently owns a 2013 BMW HP4 Carbon, 2007 Yamaha R6 and 2022 Husqvarna 701SM.

Fediverse address:
@ellie@bikers.social

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

The Briefing (Ireland)

Newsletter about technology and politics from an Irish perspective.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@thebriefing.ie

Supaplex

3D graphics artist, often creates retro sci-fi scenes and robots using Blender.

Fediverse address:
@supaplex@mastodon.art

Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit / Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

The German Federal Government’s supervisory authority for data protection, monitoring and enforcing laws in this area.

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

PyCon AU

Australian conference about the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@pyconau@mastodon.pycon.org.au

Popular Science / PopSci.com

Science news site aimed at a general audience. Based in the US, originally a print magazine first published in 1872.

Fediverse address:
@PopularScience@flipboard.com

Luna Station Quarterly

Long-running magazine which publishes short stories by female writers, especially speculative fiction. Their account also posts quotations from literary women at three hour intervals.

Fediverse address:
@lunastation@wandering.shop

Qt Project

Community collaboratively developing the free open Qt software framework.

Fediverse address:
@qt@floss.social

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

Python Package Index

Repository of software for the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@pypi@fosstodon.org

Hobart Hackerspace

Hackerspace based in Hobart, Australia.

Fediverse address:
@hobarthackerspace@aus.social

Karl Christian Krumpholz

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

Fediverse address:
@karlchristiankrumpholz@mastodon.social

Blog Roll

Human-curated directory of interesting independent blogs about many different topics. You can see the latest recommended blogs by following the project.

Fediverse address:
@blogroll@alongtheray.social

PyCon Austria

Austrian conference about the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@pycon_austria@mastodon.social

Kalman ‘Carun’ Balla

Cartoonist, illustrator, doodler and visual storyteller.

Fediverse address:
@art_of_carun@mstdn.social

Wireless Battle Of The Mesh

A series of social events aimed at mesh networking fans.

Fediverse address:
@battlemesh@toot.aquilenet.fr

ObsPy

Free open source project providing Python framework for processing seismological data.

Fediverse address:
@obspy@fosstodon.org

Privacy International

Long-established charity and campaign group that has fought for the right to privacy since 1990.

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

Fediverse address (videos):
@privacyint@media.privacyinternational.org

Owls in Towels

Posting pictures of owls wrapped in towels while being treated at wildlife rescue centres.

Fediverse address:
@owlsintowels@mas.to

Extramural Activity

Street art in Belfast, Northern Ireland, including murals, graffiti etc. Includes art by all traditions and communities in the city, both political and non-political.

Fediverse address:
@extramuralactivity@mastodon.ie

Marie Claire Italia

Italian edition of the women’s lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine, first published in 1987.

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

Brandkopf

Excellent artist who paints and draws figures and scenes, both traditionally and digitally, often with a fantasy theme and intricate detail. They regularly do live streams of their work on the Fediverse through their video account.

Fediverse account (main):
@brandkopf@mastodon.art

Fediverse account (videos):
@brandkopf@makertube.net

Emojipedia

Website listing all emoji including their variations and their meanings.

Fediverse address:
@emojipedia@mastodon.world

The Atlantic

US news magazine covering politics, foreign affairs, culture etc. Founded in 1857.

Fediverse address:
@TheAtlantic@flipboard.com

Carwil Bjork-James

Assistant professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University in the United States, interested in ethnographic and historical research into disruptive protest, grassroots autonomy, state violence and indigenous collective rights in Latin America.

Fediverse address:
@Carwil@mastodon.online

Everything Pinoy FediGroup

Discussion group about anything related to the Philippines.

Fediverse address:
@pinoy@fedigroups.social

Pixelsnorf

Pixel artist with a fun, colourful cartoon-like style.

Fediverse address:
@pixelsnorf@mastodon.social

What The Trans?!

UK-based news site and podcast for trans people.

Fediverse address:
@whatthetrans@journa.host

Tecnoblog

Brazilian tech news site covering phones, apps, computers, online services, games, gadgets etc.

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

Repair-Café Kahlgrund

Repair cafe in Kahlgrund, Bavaria, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@rckahlgrund@aschaffenburg.social

RetroWizzard

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

Fediverse address:
@RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space

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

LFC Online

News, features and commentary site devoted to Liverpool FC, the English Premier League football team. Founded in 1998.

Fediverse address:
@liverpool@mstdn.social

Blind LGBT Pride International

US-based organisation promoting awareness, inclusion and well-being of blind and visually-impaired LGBTQIA+ people. Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind.

Fediverse address:
@BPI@universeodon.com

Sarah Boeving

Pixel artist and illustrator who often features people and characters from popular culture, especially video games.

Fediverse address:
@sarahboeving@mastodon.art

Oklahoma Gazette Feed

Unofficial feed from the website of the Oklahoma Gazette, covering news and culture in Oklahoma City and the state of Oklahoma, USA. Originally a printed newspaper first published in 1979.

Fediverse address:
@okgazette@okla.social

The Plains Report

Independent sports news site covering American Football and Basketball in Auburn, Alabama, USA.

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

Digital Camera World

Website featuring news, reviews and tutorials for digital cameras (including DSLRs, mirrorless, drones, phones etc) and camera accessories. Based in the UK, founded in 2017.

Fediverse address:
@DigitalCameraW@flipboard.com

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

GoToSocial

Free open source safety-conscious lightweight Fediverse server, mainly designed for microblogging.

Fediverse address:
@gotosocial@superseriousbusiness.org

Elle UK

British edition of the women’s fashion and beauty magazine and website. UK edition first published in 1985.

Fediverse address:
@ElleUK@flipboard.com

Der Feinschmecker

German magazine and website about food and drink, restaurants, wines, recipes etc.

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

Transdiffusion

Online archive of material about the history of UK television, radio and advertising.

Fediverse address:
@transdiffusion@mas.to

Edubuntu

Educational version of Ubuntu Linux, designed for schools and students of all ages.

Fediverse address:
@edubuntu@ubuntu.social

World Coffee Portal

Business news site covering the global coffee industry.

Fediverse address (blog):
@news@worldcoffeeportal.com

The Last Psion

Covering the popular Psion series of computers and organisers from the 1980s and 1990s, especially models running the SIBO/EPOC16 platform such as the Series 3 etc.

Fediverse address:
@thelastpsion@oldbytes.space

Boris Rhein

Official account of the Minister-President of the German State of Hesse.

Fediverse address (in German):
@BorisRhein@social.hessen.de

Di

Data visualisation engineer based in Australia, author of “Practical UI Patterns for Design Systems”. Also creator of Typey Type, a free typing app for stenographers.

Fediverse address:
@didoesdigital@bne.social

James

Works on the Playdate handheld console and software development at Panic. Based in Oregon, USA.

Fediverse address:
@foozmeat@pdx.social

Doctors in Unite

Trade union for doctors in the UK, affiliated with Unite the Union. (Previously known as the Medical Practitioners’ Union.)

Fediverse address:
@doctorsinunite@union.place

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

Dr Joseph Pierce

Head of Department in Geography and Environment at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Urban geographer, interested in place, housing, mobilities and justice.

Fediverse address:
@joepierce@mastodon.scot

Rolling Stone Deutschland / RollingStone.de

German edition of the magazine and website about music, politics and pop culture.

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

Hiking FediGroup

Discussion group for sharing hiking photos and anecdotes.

Fediverse address:
@hiking@fedigroups.social

AmiW

AmiW shares photos of street art murals from all around the world. Each photo is accompanied by credits and the location of the mural.

Fediverse address (in English and German):
@AmiW@mastodon.online

Yale Divinity School

Graduate and professional school at Yale University in the United States, focused on theological studies. Degrees offered include Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religion and Master of Sacred Theology.

Fediverse address:
@YaleDivinitySchool@mstdn.social

KAEE & GTS at Goethe University Frankfurt / Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

Official account for the Institute for Cultural Anthropology & European Ethnology and Science & Technology Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt.

Fediverse address (in English & German):
@KAEEGoetheUni@assemblag.es

The MarineBio Conservation Society

Non-profit marine conservation and science education group, promoting knowledge, research and protection of ocean life. Founded in 1998, staffed by volunteers around the world.

Fediverse address:
@marinebio@mastodon.world

GamingTrend

Video game news site founded in 2004, also covering technology and entertainment.

Fediverse address (blog):
@feed@gamingtrend.com

Hollywood Rebound

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

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

DokuWiki

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

Fediverse address:
@dokuwiki@phpc.social

Dave Nanian

Vinyl enthusiast posting reviews and photos of records they are currently playing. Also a developer creating useful Apple Mac software.

Fediverse address:
@dnanian@mas.to

Today’s Junior Golfer

Non-profit based in Arizona, USA, helping a wider range of children take part in golf by supplying free equipment and coaching.

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

Honolulu Civil Beat

Non-profit news organisation based in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 2010. It was a finalist in the 2024 Pulitzers for breaking news reporting.

Fediverse address:
@HonoluluCivil@flipboard.com

Invidious

Free open source privacy-friendly front end for YouTube.

Fediverse address:
@invidious@social.tchncs.de

News Literacy Project

US-based non-partisan non-profit organisation trying to fight misinformation and disinformation, and help people distinguish between credible and non-credible news. Founded by the Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Alan C. Miller in 2008.

Fediverse address:
@NewsLitProject@flipboard.com

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

Overcast

Podcast app for iPhone and iPad.

Fediverse address:
@overcastfm@mastodon.social

Damien Jorrand

Designs and builds furniture, scenography and interactive art installations. Into “maker” topics like woodwork, 3D printing, DIY etc.

Fediverse address (in French and English):
@damienjorrand@mastodon.design

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

Good News

German website curating positive news stories from around the world.

Fediverse address (in German):
@GoodNewsDE@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

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

Callum Thomas

Insectary manager at the Pirbright Institute, an animal health research institute in Surrey, UK.

Fediverse address:
@callumjethomas@ecoevo.social

FlightGear

Free open source flight simulator, in development since 1997.

Fediverse address:
@flightgear@fosstodon.org

Rob from Green Hill Zone

Retro gaming enthusiast posting photos and making videos about classic games, obscure consoles and retro collections.

Fediverse address:
@Robavince@vmst.io

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

HuffPost UK

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

Fediverse address:
@huffpostuk@flipboard.com

FediMeteo Kentucky

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

Guy Jantic

Posts videos of songs he’s working on, some of them rather silly such as a love song about a “beholder” monster.

Fediverse address:
@guyjantic@tube.tchncs.de

Naztronomy

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

Fediverse address:
@naz@astrodon.social

The Apiarist

Beekeeper based in Scotland, author of the Apiarist website featuring in-depth articles all about practical beekeeping.

Fediverse address:
@theapiarist@mastodon.scot

Android Authority

Tech news site about Android-based phones, tablets, wearables, accessories etc.

Fediverse address:
@Androidauth@flipboard.com

FrankenGFX

Creates new Nintendo NES games and pixel graphics, using clever tricks to make them look much better than you’d expect for the hardware.

Fediverse address:
@FrankenGraphics@mastodon.art

Tea FediGroup

Discussion group about the wonderful drink tea.

Fediverse address:
@tea@fedigroups.social

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

CNN Brasil

Brazilian news service from the American news network CNN.

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

Milano University Press

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

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

Sohkamyung

Wildlife photographer in Singapore who takes lots of interesting photos of nature including birds and insects.

Fediverse address:
@sohkamyung@photog.social

(Note that this a locked account, but owner is fine with people sending follow requests as long as they have profile bio text filled in and at least one public post.)

GayPride.fr

Information about LGBTQIA+ pride events in France.

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

MacRumors

Unofficial news and rumours about Apple products including the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch etc. Also features an extensive forum on its website. Founded in 2000, based in USA.

Fediverse address:
@macrumors@mastodon.social

Power Up With Pride

Grassroots initiative organising video game speedruns to support LGBTQIA+ charities.

Fediverse address:
@PowerUpWithPride@kind.social

Chess

Photo account that posts pictures of interesting chess boards, chess pieces and other chess-related images.

Fediverse address:
@Chess@pixelfed.social

Josh Lepawsky

Professor of Geography at Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada. Particularly interested in researching pollution and waste from electronics.

Fediverse address:
@jlepawsky@hachyderm.io

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

Harper’s Bazaar Germany / HarpersBazaar.de

German edition of the women’s lifestyle magazine and site, covering fashion, beauty, culture and travel.

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

Qubes OS

Linux distribution highly focused on security and privacy, with several different versions available based on more conventional Linux distros.

Fediverse address:
@QubesOS@mastodon.social

National Geographic France

French edition of the magazine about geography, history, culture and the environment around the world.

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

Open Rights Group

UK-based digital rights campaign group, aiming to protect online civil liberties.

Fediverse address (main):
@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org

Fediverse address (videos):
@openrightsgroup@peertube.openrightsgroup.org

Podcast Ubuntu Portugal

Portuguese language podcast about Ubuntu, libre software and other topics.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@pup@masto.pt

UK Aviation News

Aviation news site based in the UK, covers stories from around the world.

Fediverse address:
@UKAviationNews@mastodonapp.uk

Old Weird Scotland

Posting informally about interesting bits of Scottish history through the ages, including forgotten stories, science, language, art, people, poetry.

Fediverse address:
@WeirdScotland@mastodon.scot

Das Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF) / Federal Office for Migration and Refugees

German government department responsible for processing asylum applications, protecting refugees and helping them integrate into society.

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

Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics

Unofficial news and review site all about the D&D tabletop RPG including game books, accessories, updates and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@DnDFanatics@dice.camp

Fireside Fedi

Cosy laidback chats with familiar faces from the Fediverse. Available on multiple Fediverse platforms including livestream, video on demand, blog and podcast.

Fediverse address (main):
@firesidefedi@btfree.social

Fediverse address (livestream):
@ozoned@stream.firesidefedi.live

Fediverse address (videos):
@ozoned@tubefree.org

Defrostatica Records

Record label for DJs, especially jungle, footwork and juke. Label is based in Leipzig, Germany.

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

The Austin Politics Newsletter

Newsletter covering local politics in Austin, Texas, USA.

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

Teachers Updates

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

Fediverse address:
@teachersupdates@mastodon.social

ScreenHub Entertainment News

Pop culture and enterntainment news blog covering film, music, TV etc.

Fediverse address:
@ScreenHubentertainment@nerdculture.de

Thomas Preece

Creates videos on musical instruments and folk songs, arranges classical and folk for ukulele and ocarina. Also interested in board games, genealogy, esperanto etc.

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

Fediverse address (personal account):
@thomas@beige.party

James Brooks

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

Fediverse address:
@AK_OK@journa.host

Das Deutsche Zentrum für Altersfragen (DZA) / The German Centre for Old Age Affairs

German government body for dealing with matters relating to the elderly.

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

Eesti Rahvusringhääling News Feed

News feed from ERR, the Estonian public broadcaster founded in 2007. Available in Estonian and English languages.

Fediverse address (in Estonian):
@www.err.ee@rss-parrot.net

Fediverse address (in English):
@news.err.ee@rss-parrot.net

Torched

Blog by an urban planning and transportation writer critical of current preparations for the Los Angeles, USA, World Cup, Superbowl and Olympics. There is no actual sports coverage, it’s just about the effect of these massive sporting events on the infrastructure of the city.

Fediverse address (blog):
@feed@torched.la

Markus Wine Co.

Small production winery in Lodi CA, USA, focusing on fresh avant-garde style.

Fediverse address:
@MarkusWine@sfba.social

Ferdinand M.

Bird and wildlife photographer based in Vienna, Austria.

Fediverse address (in German and English):
@ferdinand@wien.rocks

Silver Seven

Ice hockey fan site covering the Ottawa Senators.

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

The Steampunk Explorer

Website and video channel all about steampunk covering news, live events, cosplay guides, fiction, RPGs etc.

Fediverse address:
@steampunk_explorer@mastodon.social

Westport Observatory

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

Fediverse address:
@WestportObservatory@vmst.io

Landtag RLP (Rhineland-Palatinate State Parliament)

Official account for the Parliament of the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.

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

GNOME Latam

Conference for the GNOME community in Latin America, held online and in person.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@GNOMELatam@floss.social

BDNB / La Base de Données Nationale des Bâtiments

French public body providing a national database of buildings.

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

Climate Rubik

In-depth articles on climate change from an Indian perspective.

Fediverse address (blog):
@rajesh@climaterubik.com

Amsterdam Metal Scene

English-language account covering the metal music scene in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Lots of photos and videos.

Fediverse address:
@AmsterdamMetalScene@metalhead.club

Quazar

Retro developer focused on the SAM Coupé computer. Creates new software and hardware for the SAM Coupé, runs the SamCoupe.com website, writes for the SAM Revival magazine.

Fediverse address:
@quazarsamcoupe@mastodonapp.uk

Simone

Crochet and crafts enthusiast, also posting about gardening, pets and baking.

Fediverse address:
@Ceefercrafts@toot.community

Mutual Aid FediGroup

Discussion group for mutual aid requests.

Fediverse address:
@mutualaid@fedigroups.social

18xx Board Games FediGroup

Discussion group about the 18xx genre of board games.

Fediverse address:
@18xx@fedigroups.social

The R Foundation

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

Fediverse address:
@R_Foundation@fosstodon.org

Sreudianflip

Artist, often surreal and abstract paintings and drawings. Creates videos based on their paintings with animated elements and music.

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

Episciences

Academic overlay journal platform funded by various French public bodies.

Fediverse address (in French & English):
@episciences@social.numerique.gouv.fr

Stelliform Press

Small indie literary press which publishes award-winning works about environmental issues and the climate crisis, often in the sci-fi, cli-fi, fantasy and horror genres.

Fediverse address:
@StelliformPress@mastodon.online

Cascadia R Conference

Annual conference in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to the R programming language.

Fediverse address:
@cascadiarconf@fosstodon.org

The Markup

Non-profit news site covering the impact of technology on society. Founded in 2018, based in New York, USA.

Fediverse address:
@themarkup@mastodon.themarkup.org

Local Public

Streaming platform for PBS public broadcasting television stations in the USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@localpublic.tv

LGBTQ Nation

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

Fediverse address:
@LGBTQNation@flipboard.com

FediMeteo Florida

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

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

Skulls in the Stars

Physics professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the USA. Interested in optical physics, runs the blog “Skulls in the Stars” about physics, optics, pulp fantasy, horror fiction and the intersections of all these.

Fediverse address:
@drskyskull@mastodon.social

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

Makerspace Urbana

Makerspace combining arts and technology crafts in Urbana, Illinois, USA.

Fediverse address:
@makerspace_urbana@tech.lgbt

Wine Spectator Magazine / WineSpectator.com

American wine magazine and website featuring wine reviews, news and culture, as well as food and restaurants. First published in 1976.

Fediverse address:
@WineSpectat2018@flipboard.com

Tagesschau

German national and international news programme from the public TV broadcaster ARD, first transmitted in 1952.

Fediverse address:
@tagesschau@ard.social

FediMeteo New Brunswick

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

Fediverse addresses (in English & French):
@bathurst__new_brunswick@ca.fedimeteo.com
@campbellton__new_brunswick@ca.fedimeteo.com
@dieppe__new_brunswick@ca.fedimeteo.com
@edmundston__new_brunswick@ca.fedimeteo.com
@fredericton__new_brunswick@ca.fedimeteo.com
@grand_falls__new_brunswick@ca.fedimeteo.com
@miramichi__new_brunswick@ca.fedimeteo.com
@moncton__new_brunswick@ca.fedimeteo.com
@saint_john__new_brunswick@ca.fedimeteo.com

dr. Sybren

One of the developers at Blender HQ who creates the brilliant FOSS 3D graphics package Blender, mainly focused on animation and rigging.

Fediverse address:
@sybren@fosstodon.org

Mechanicaddicts

Independent site featuring tool and car part reviews and guides, written by a professional car mechanic.

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

Dorothy Parker

Bot posting daily exerpt from Dorothy Parker’s poetry. Mentions of the bot produce an automatic reply with a quotation from Parker’s correspondence.

Fediverse address:
@dorothyparker@mas.to

Trese Brothers Games

Indie game studio making RPGs and strategy games with various settings including sci-fi, cyberpunk, mecha and fantasy.

Fediverse address:
@TreseBrothers@mastodon.social

Daniel Menjívar

Sewing enthusiast and retired musician, posts about sewing projects, sewing machines, making clothes and other topics.

Fediverse address:
@DanielMenjivar@mastodon.social

Radio Nowhere

Website and newsletter about the works of the American musician Bruce Springsteen.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@radio-nowhere.com

Puzzling Fans

Discussion group for people who enjoy all kinds of puzzles.

Fediverse address:
@puzzling@fedigroups.social

Mars Relay Network Status

Unofficial bot posting latest updates from NASA’s Mars Relay Network.

Fediverse address:
@mrn_status@bot.country

The Linux Game Book

Database of info about thousands of games for Linux, in English and French.

Fediverse address (in English and French):
@Le_bottin_des_jeux_linux@floss.social