Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, February 1900 Vol. 56, November, 1899 to April, 1900

** "Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, February 1900" by Various, presents a compilation of scientific essays from the turn of the century, offering insights into geology, matters of faith, new transportation methods, and science's societal impact. The lead article explores the risky nature of speculative scientific endeavors, drawing parallels to historical financial disasters. Professor John Trowbridge warns against the allure of "scientific bubbles," where unfounded claims lead to investments in questionable ventures, urging readers to critically assess scientific pronouncements and avoid being exploited by unsubstantiated promises, all while casting a suspicious eye on the media's role in how science is understood and sometimes twisted. **