Science Social

Social Media for Science

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Science.Social is a social media platform designed to cater to individuals with a keen interest in science. Built on a decentralized and privacy-focused ecosystem, Science.Social operates as a Fediverse instance powered by Misskey and utilizes the ActivityPub protocol, enabling seamless interaction across various interconnected platforms.Science.Social offers users the flexibility to tailor their experience according to their preferences, ranging from simple to advanced functionalities. Users can customize their interface using a multi-pane view, similar to X Pro (formerly known as TweetDeck), allowing them to manage multiple timelines simultaneously. These timelines can be curated from verified scientists across diverse fields, as well as local, social, and federated timelines, enhancing the breadth and depth of scientific discourse. The platform supports a variety of widgets designed to enhance user experience and productivity, including: - Digital and analog clocks - Post module for streamlined content creation - Sticky notes and custom buttons for personalized navigation - Calendar integration for event management - RSS reader and ticker for real-time updates - Photos and slideshow functionalities for visual content sharing - UNIX clock and online user indicators for community interaction Science.Social provides a unique feature that allows users to obtain roles corresponding to their field of expertise within the scientific community. These roles are displayed on user profiles, enhancing professional credibility and facilitating networking. Additionally, the platform offers directories of users and posts categorized by verified roles, fostering an organized and efficient way to discover and engage with industry experts. The "Antennas" feature empowers users to apply custom filters to incoming posts, enabling the creation of personalized feeds based on specific keywords. For instance, users can configure a feed to display all posts containing the keyword “Starship,” ensuring they remain informed on topics of interest. Science.Social enables users to connect with individuals across the Fediverse, facilitating communication with platforms such as Threads, Tumblr, Flipboard, Mastodon, WordPress, and more. This interconnected ecosystem promotes collaborative engagement and the dissemination of scientific knowledge across multiple networks. Reflecting its commitment to decentralization, Science.Social allows users to seamlessly transfer their profiles, posts, and followers from other social media platforms (including Mastodon, Tumblr, and Threads) to Science.Social. Additionally, users retain full control over their digital identity and are free to undock from Science.Social at any time, migrating to other instances within the decentralized network without losing their data or community connections.

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Improved sign-in flow Added resources tab for privacy policy, terms of service, community guidelines, data management Improved user-safety settings and controls Enhanced customization

Version 1.0.1

The developer, Joshua Habka, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info
    • User Content

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

Seller
  • Joshua Habka
Size
  • 140.2 MB
Category
  • Social Networking
Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 28 more
  • English, Arabic, Bengali, Catalan, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Vietnamese
Age Rating
13+
  • 13+
  • Learn More
  • Infrequent
    Medical Treatment information

    Contains
    Advertising
    Messaging and Chat
    User-Generated Content
Copyright
  • © 2026 Science Social.
  • Privacy Policy

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