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Read all the recent articles and other news stories about SURF.
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SURF Completes Construction of Čhaŋgléška Wakȟáŋ
December 1, 2023
The ethnobotanical garden will see the addition of native plants in the spring of 2024.
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Researchers explore underground water chemistry at SURF to open doors in the search for extremophiles
November 22, 2023
Extremophiles are valuable to biologists because they are excellent candidates for a host of applications.
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Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: applications open for the 2024 Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program
November 21, 2023
Davis-Bahcall Scholars travel the world each summer touring cutting-edge research facilities.
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Barry VanSickle continues a life of service as SURF ERT supervisor
November 17, 2023
Barry VanSickle’s role as the supervisor for SURF’s ERT is the latest chapter in a lifetime of service.
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Teacher Feature: Lisa Bahe – Empowering students through science education
November 17, 2023
Lisa Bahe is among many celebrated science teachers in South Dakota who inspire students into careers in STEM.
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NationsClassroom visits SURF
November 13, 2023
NationsClassroom brought 150 middle-school students to SURF
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SURF and community partners raise an additional $11,075 for Foundation for Health in October
November 13, 2023
SURF helped raise $11,075 during October’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser for Foundation for Health.
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SURF interns use experience to launch amazing careers
November 6, 2023
America’s deep underground science laboratory is now taking applications for summer 2024 internships.
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Scientists at SURF contribute to new dark matter podcast: “Particle Mysteries: The Coldest Case”
November 3, 2023
A new podcast that explores the mystery of dark matter includes interviews with scientists affiliated with SURF.
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Geothermal research at SURF takes leap forward with DOE Energy Earthshots initiative
October 26, 2023
SURF is home to the next generation of geothermal energy research through the DOE Energy Earthshots initative
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