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Chemistry

GPAW – Python package for density-functional theory calculations

May 5, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

GPAW provides density-functional theory calculations based on the projector-augmented wave method and the Atomic Simulation Environment.

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DFTB+ – general package for performing fast atomistic calculations

May 5, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

DFTB+ is a fast quantum mechanical atomistic simulation package based on the Density Functional Tight Binding method.

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PySCF – quantum chemistry framework

May 5, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

PySCF is a mature quantum chemistry framework that combines a high-level Python interface with performance-critical compiled code.

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Indigo – universal cheminformatics toolkit

May 4, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

Indigo is a universal cheminformatics toolkit for working with molecules and reactions.

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RDKit – cheminformatics and machine-learning software

May 4, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

RDKit is a cheminformatics toolkit that helps users work with molecular structures, chemical data, and machine-learning workflows.

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Ketcher – web-based chemical structure editor

May 4, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

Ketcher is a web-based chemical structure editor for drawing small molecules, biomolecules, and chemical reactions in a browser.

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11 Best Free and Open Source Linux Robotics Software

May 1, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Robotics is the branch of artificial intelligence concerned with the study of robots. We recommend the best robotics software for Linux.

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14 Best Free and Open Source Linux Mapping Tools

May 1, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

This roundup includes mapping software which offers quick access to maps all across the world. We also include some specialised tools.

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MoveIt 2 – robotic manipulation platform for ROS 2

May 1, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

MoveIt 2 is a robotic manipulation platform for ROS 2 designed for building, prototyping, and benchmarking robot applications.

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ROS 2 – software framework for building robot applications

April 30, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

ROS 2 is a software framework for building robot applications, offering libraries, tools, and core infrastructure.

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Merkaartor – OpenStreetMap mapping program

April 30, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Merkaartor is a native desktop editor for OpenStreetMap written in C++ and Qt.

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uMap – web application for creating and publishing custom interactive maps

April 29, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

uMap is a web application for creating and publishing custom interactive maps based on OpenStreetMap layers.

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Pure Maps – native map and navigation application for Linux

April 29, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

Pure Maps is a native map and navigation application for Linux that’s aimed particularly at mobile Linux platforms.

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17 Best Free and Open Source Linux GPS Tools

April 28, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation satellite system consisting of a network of satellites.

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CME Tracker – tracks Continuing Medical Education credits

April 28, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

CMETracker is a desktop application that helps a physician keep a local record of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.

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Map – Linux Wardley map editor

April 25, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Map is a Linux Wardley map editor that turns a compact plain text notation into visual strategy maps.

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CoMaps – community-led maps and navigation application

April 25, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

CoMaps is a community-led maps and navigation application built around OpenStreetMap data.

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JGEX – construct, explore and prove geometry theorems

April 25, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Java Geometry Expert, also known as JGEX, is a Java application for constructing, exploring, and proving geometry theorems.

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Data Science Notebooks

OMERewriter – edit common fields in OME-TIFF files

April 23, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

OMERewriter is a desktop application for microscopy imaging workflows that focuses on working with OME-TIFF metadata.

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Chemistry

Periodic Table Tools: 7 Best Free and Open Source Linux Tools

April 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, GUI, Roundup, Scientific

The periodic table, also known as the periodic table of the elements, is a rows and columns arrangement of the chemical elements.

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