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- 1Human milk diet cuts preterm infant deaths by 20%▼Human milk diet cuts preterm infant mortality by 20%
A human milk-based diet has been shown to reduce mortality in preterm infants by 20 percent, according to findings reported by Nutrition Insight. The results point to the protective role of human milk feeding for babies born prematurely, who face elevated risks of complications and death. The finding is drawing attention in nutrition and neonatal care circles, with implications for feeding practices in intensive care units.
- 2Inside the 'gym' where robots learn everyday tasks▼Inside the ‘gym’ where robots learn to iron, fix cars and milk cows
A facility described as a 'gym' for robots is training machines to carry out practical tasks such as ironing clothes, repairing cars and milking cows, The Times reports. The centre allows robots to practise and refine physical skills before being deployed in homes, workshops and farms, reflecting the growing push to make robotics useful beyond factory assembly lines.