2025 was a year filled with stories that grabbed the world’s attention. From our world of inspiration, to our world of innovation, these are some of the top stories of the past year (in no particular order).
First Vagus Nerve Device For Rheumatoid Arthritis Gets Federal Approval
A pioneering medical device is creating buzz in the industry. The FDA recently approved the SetPoint system, a revolutionary implantable vagus nerve stimulator for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This product results from decades of research by Dr. Kevin J. Tracey, president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.
This marks a significant leap in bioelectronic medicine and offers new hope for RA patients.
Newest Pygmy Hippo Baby Born in US Gets a Name
After baby hippo mania swept the world following the birth of Moo Deng, US-based pygmy hippo enthusiasts can now journey to Metro Richmond Zoo in Mosely, Virginia, to meet the US’s newest pygmy hippo baby.
The 15-pound female baby pygmy hippo was born on December 9, 2024, and her name was announced approximately one month later. This was after the zoo took a vote on the baby’s name, garnering over 116,000 votes from 165 different countries.
Once the votes were counted, the winning name, Poppy, was announced on the TODAY show. It received 52.8 percent of the vote.
Can AI Create a Perfect March Madness Bracket? Here Are Our Results
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AI predicted that Duke and Florida would face off in the NCAA Basketball National Championship. The winner of it all? The Florida Gators. We even asked AI to predict a final score: Florida 74, Duke 71. Unfortunately, our AI bracket didn’t do so well. Be sure to check out the rest of the blog in the link above!
While this was fun using AI to hopefully predict the perfect bracket, the chances were slim and showed there are limitations to AI’s capabilities.
Researchers Predict Undersea Volcano Off the US West Coast Will Erupt in 2025
While the Axial Seamount did not erupt, the attention has shifted to 2026 for a potential eruption. We will ensure coverage throughout the upcoming year.
Researchers Uncover World’s Biggest Dinosaur Footprint Site in the UK
Approximately 200 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years were uncovered by British researchers at the beginning of 2025. The site contains five extensive trackways, the longest continuous track extending approximately 500 feet, making it one of the world’s biggest dinosaur track sites.
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