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PyGPSClient – graphical GNSS and GPS testing tool

September 22, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

PyGPSClient is a graphical GNSS and GPS testing, configuration and diagnostic tool with NTRIP, logging, mapping and receiver support.

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Reaktoro – framework for modelling chemically reactive systems

September 22, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

Reaktoro models chemically reactive systems with equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic calculations using multiple databases.

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Coot – macromolecular model-building and crystallography toolkit

September 21, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Coot is an interactive molecular graphics application for macromolecular model building, refinement, validation and cryo-EM workflows.

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pycalphad – computational thermodynamics and phase equilibria

September 21, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

pycalphad is a Python framework for CALPHAD thermodynamic modelling, phase equilibrium calculations and phase diagrams for materials.

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Equilipy – multicomponent multiphase equilibrium software

September 20, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Equilipy performs multicomponent, multiphase equilibrium calculations using CALPHAD thermodynamic models and database sources.

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Patinae – programmable molecular visualization toolkit

September 20, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Patinae is a GPU-first molecular visualization toolkit for structural analysis, scripting, publication images, notebooks and web embedding.

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28 Essential Free and Open Source LaTeX Tools – typeset beautifully

September 20, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup, Scientific

LaTeX is a document preparation system and document markup language for high-quality typesetting. We feature the best LaTeX tools.

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IDAES – process systems engineering framework

September 20, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

IDAES is a process systems engineering framework for modelling, simulating and optimising complex chemical and energy processes.

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CDK – cheminformatics and bioinformatics toolkit

September 19, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

CDK is a Java toolkit providing algorithms and data structures for cheminformatics, molecular processing and chemical informatics.

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IQmol3 – molecular editor and visualization package

September 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

IQmol3 is a molecular editor and visualization package for building molecules, analysing Q-Chem results and displaying molecular properties.

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Magical Potions

inperiod – interactive periodic table and element reference

September 17, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

inperiod is a Rust periodic table with element data, trends, electron configurations, crystal structures, Chinese names and printable views.

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Chemistry

Periodic Table – detailed interactive chemistry reference

September 17, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

Periodic Table is an interactive chemistry reference with element properties, multilingual content, spectral data, nuclides, decay chains, and search.

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Milky Way

21 Best Free and Open Source Linux Astronomy Apps

September 16, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

This article focuses on selecting the best free astronomy software available for Linux.

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Magical Potions

3D Periodic Table – visualize element properties in three dimensions

September 16, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

3D Periodic Table visualizes chemical element properties in three dimensions, with interactive controls for property, scale, coloring, phase, and category.

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EDA

19 Best Free and Open Source Electronic Design Automation Tools

September 15, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Electronic Design Automation (EDA) is a type of software that enables individuals to design electronic systems.

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Turkey

JourniPlan – travel planner and micro journaling app

September 14, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

JourniPlan is an Elixir and Phoenix LiveView travel planner combining itineraries, activities, user accounts, and micro journaling.

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Turkey

TRIP – self-hosted POI map tracker and trip planner

September 14, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

TRIP is a self-hosted travel planner for mapping points of interest, building itineraries, sharing trips, and managing travel details.

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Geology

11 Best Free and Open Source Linux GIS Software

September 14, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is software designed to capture, manage, analyse, and visualise geographically referenced data.

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Astronomy-Juno

20 Best Free and Open Source Linux Astronomical Data Analysis Tools

September 13, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Astronomy is a branch of science that deals with the study of celestial objects (including stars, planets, moons, comets, asteroids…).

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OSCAR – comprehensive computer algebra research system

September 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Scientific

OSCAR is a comprehensive computer algebra system covering number theory, algebra, group theory, geometry, combinatorics and polyhedral computation.

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