Science Progress, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)

Explore cutting-edge science writing from the mid-1890s in this issue of Science Progress.

A concise snapshot of the era’s breakthroughs, debates, and method, it delivers information in clear, accessible prose for readers curious about how scientists were shaping the modern understanding of chemistry, physiology, geology, and more.

The contents illuminate a mix of theoretical and practical advances. From philosophical reflections on science’s foundations to concrete studies of bodily processes and the natural world, this issue offers a broad view of contemporary scientific progress.

• Emancipation from Scientific Materialism — a provocative essay on the philosophy guiding scientific inquiry.
• The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Use of Mallein — a focused look at medical applications in physiology.
• The Space Relations of Atoms (Concluded) — continuation of foundational atomic theory.
• The Suprarenal Capsules — physiological study from a leading physician-scientist.
• The Classification of Igneous Rocks — updates in geology and rock taxonomy.
• Pawlow’s Researches on the Physiology of Secretion — advances in understanding bodily production processes.

Ideal for readers of historical science, students, and anyone curious about late‑19th‑century scientific progress and its practical outcomes.