Nature and Science                                                      April 2025 Recent Releases The thinking machine : Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the world's most coveted microchip by Stephen Witt Details Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visionary leadership and bold bets on artificial intelligence, which revolutionized computer architecture and set the stage for a new era in technology and automation. Wildflowers by Chris Thorogood Examines 300 wildflower species through plant profiles, historical and cultural connections, and detailed illustrations, highlighting their roles in nature, medicine, and human history. Superagency : what could possibly go right with our AI future by Reid Hoffman Presents an optimistic vision of an AI-driven future, emphasizing its potential to enhance individual agency and societal outcomes while addressing challenges such as disinformation and job displacement. Carbon : the book of life by Paul Hawken An exploration of carbon's vital role in sustaining life, while offering a hopeful perspective on embracing its potential to shape a sustainable future. The ageless brain : how to sharpen and protect your mind for a lifetime by Dale E. Bredesen Presents cutting-edge research on preventing and reversing neurodegenerative diseases, and empowers readers of all ages to sustain mental sharpness and independence throughout their lives. Everything is tuberculosis : the history and persistence of our deadliest infection by John Green The author of The Anthropocene Reviewed chronicles the fight against the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis. The decline and fall of the human empire : why our species is on the edge of extinction by Henry Gee Examines the rapid decline in population growth alongside environmental degradation, resource scarcity, and emerging threats, arguing that extinction may be an inevitable outcome of the human species. The kindest garden : a practical guide to regenerative gardening by Marian Boswall Introduces regenerative gardening principles, offering practical advice and projects to create biodiverse, eco-friendly spaces. The longevity nutrient : the unexpected fat that holds the key to healthy aging by Stephanie Venn-Watson Details the discovery of C15:0, an essential fatty acid found in healthy aging dolphins, and explores its potential to slow aging, combat chronic diseases, and improve well-being. The lost trees of Willow Avenue : a story of climate and hope on one American street by Mike Tidwell Chronicles a year of climate change impacts on a single urban block near Washington, D.C., intertwining personal stories of neighbors battling environmental and social challenges with reflections on the ethical dilemmas of geoengineering as a last-ditch effort to combat the crisis. Contact your librarian for more great books! Smyrna Public Library 100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia 30080 770-431-2860 www.smyrna-library.com