The Moon Metal

"The Moon Metal" by Garrett P. Serviss is a science fiction story from the past that looks at big changes caused by a huge discovery. When massive amounts of gold are found at the South Pole, the world's money system falls into chaos. Enter Dr. Max Syx, a puzzling scientist who says he's created "artemisium," a metal that could take gold's place. At first, people don't believe the gold is real, but when it's proven true, everyone rushes there to get rich which is followed by Dr. Syx showing off artemisium as a solution that could stabilize finances. But as artemisium gains trust, questions arise about who Dr. Syx really is and how his metal is made, suggesting there's more to the story than meets the eye in this imaginative tale.