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Astronomy

A collection of open source astronomy software. This package is not free, however it's website offers a convenient list of the software.
FSFW, Linux, MacX
A multi-purpose astronomy app. Provides star charts, interactive sky maps, satellite tracks, image analysis etc.
Linux, MacX
Recreates sky views on any given date.
Linux
Turns any video4linux device into an astronomical camera.
Linux
Space simulation, planetarium
Linux, FSFW, MacX
Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.::
Linux, MacX, FSFW

Biology

Visualisation program for structural biology (proteins, genetic material etc.)
Linux, MacX
An explanatory dictionary of biological terminology.
Linux

Chemistry

Chemistry experiment simulator
Linux
Collection of chemistry apps for KDE
Linux
App for drawing 2D chemical structures
Linux, Java

Earth Sciences

Lets you zoom from satellite altitude into any place on Earth or Moon. Uses satellite imagery and Radar Topography data, World Wind lets you experience Earth terrain in visually rich 3D.
FSFW
Google Earth

Electronics

Linux
Web based tool for conversion of units, completion of equations etc. (see demo
Web

Food Chain

Forensic Techniques

Microbiology

Periodic Table

  • Gperiodic
Linux
  • Kalzium
Linux

Physics

Simple physics simulation program.
Java
Linux
Personal tools