Vol. 56, November, 1899 to April, 1900 Various creator Youmans, William Jay 1838-1901 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, February 1900" by Various is a scientific publication composed during the late 19th century. This periodical features a collection of articles that delve into various topics in science, including geology, religion, advancements in transport technology, and public issues related to scientific advancement. At the start of this issue, the opening article discusses the phenomenon of speculative ventures in science, comparing them to historical events like the South Sea Bubble. The author, Professor John Trowbridge, highlights the dangers of falling for "scientific bubbles," where unverified scientific claims lead individuals to invest in dubious schemes promising wealth. He provides historical context and cautions readers about the gullibility surrounding contemporary scientific advancements, advocating the need for critical scrutiny of scientific claims to protect the public from exploitation. The text sets the stage for a broader discussion by questioning the credibility of the media in disseminating scientific truths and misuse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-10-23 Produced by Greg Bergquist, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Science -- Periodicals Technology -- Periodicals AP Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47181 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47181 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134102.0 47181