By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa Li Zhang, a professor in the UTRGV Department of Computer Science, has received a $260,000 grant for research aimed at improving the reliability of deep learning models that analyze

HIV remains a significant global public health challenge. Despite advancements in treatment, the virus continues to affect millions, and prevention remains a critical focus for research. A recent breakthrough study,

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media

Lung cancer is often called a “silent killer” because it grows unnoticed, showing little to no symptoms until it’s too late. According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated

DHR Health Brownsville now offers the Inspire procedure, a groundbreaking treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which was first performed on October 29, 2024, by Dr. Charles P. Theivagt, a

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune “Rural providers, advocates push Texas Legislature to “rescue” maternal health care system” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization

Andres Oppenheimer Australia has just passed a sweeping law prohibiting children under 16 from using social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and X, becoming the first major country to

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune “Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan

Boosting Cybersecurity Efforts By Amanda Alaniz In a groundbreaking collaboration, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) unveiled the newest Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC),

South Texas College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) program has gained national attention by ushering in the region’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) course dedicated to supporting manufacturing in the area. Nearly