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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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plotting-article

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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Document Management Systems

15 Best Free and Open Source Linux Document Processors

September 13, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Education, Productivity, Roundup, Scientific

A document processor is a document preparation system. We recommend the best document processors.

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plotting-article

Eigenmath – compact symbolic mathematics application

September 12, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Scientific

Eigenmath is a compact symbolic mathematics application offering exact arithmetic, calculus, linear algebra, plotting, and script execution.

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Maths

GCLC – mathematical illustrations and automated geometry theorem proving

September 12, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

GCLC creates mathematical illustrations and proves geometry theorems, with Qt GUI, command-line and web interfaces plus LaTeX and SVG export.

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Electronic circuit

8 Best Free and Open Source Backend Electronic Circuit Simulators

September 11, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Electronic circuit simulation uses mathematical models to replicate the behavior of an actual electronic device or circuit.

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plotting-software

27 Best Free and Open Source Linux Plotting Tools

September 10, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup, Scientific

A plotting tool is computer software which helps to analyse and visualize data, often of a scientific nature. Here’s our verdict.

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EDA

Kactus2 – graphical EDA tool based on the IP-XACT standard

September 9, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Kactus2 is a graphical EDA tool for designing SoCs, packaging reusable IP, creating hardware hierarchies, and integrating hardware and software.

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Electronic circuit

XicTools – electronic design and circuit simulation suite

September 9, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

XicTools is an electronic design suite featuring the Xic IC layout editor, WRspice circuit simulator, extraction tools, and more.

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Planet Earth

5 Best Free and Open Source Earth Observation and Ocean Science Tools

September 8, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Discover the best free and open source tools for Earth observation, remote sensing, ocean science, satellite data and simulation.

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Electronic circuit

QucsatorRF – RF and microwave circuit simulator

September 8, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Scientific

QucsatorRF is a command-line circuit simulator designed for RF and microwave circuits and used as a simulation backend for Qucs-S.

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Washington

7 Best Free and Open Source Climate, Weather and Earth-Science Data Analysis Tools

September 5, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Explore the best free and open source tools for climate, weather and Earth-science data analysis, visualisation and scientific workflows.

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Astronomy

SunPy – Python tools for solar physics data analysis

September 4, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific

SunPy is a Python package providing core facilities for accessing, loading, manipulating and analysing solar physics data.

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Chemistry

pychemqt – chemical engineering process simulator

September 4, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

pychemqt is a Python and Qt chemical engineering application for process simulation, thermodynamic calculations, equipment design, and scientific tools.

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