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From the atmosphere to the underground
April 12, 2021
Read the travelogue of a xenon atom as it journeys from the air we breathe to a dark matter detector a mile underground.
Press Release
SURF Deep Talks celebrates the start of DUNE excavation
April 6, 2021
At Deep Talks, take a virtual tour of the Ross Hoistroom and rock conveyance system in preparation for the excavation of the DUNE caverns
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Meet SURF’s new Director of Education & Outreach
April 6, 2021
Reiner discusses the value of critical thinking and the difficulties of teasing math out of hiding
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Teams rigorously inspect facility levels
March 29, 2021
With hundreds of miles of tunnels and drifts, SURF ensures safe working conditions through Annual Level Inspections
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Crews complete major upgrade to Ross Hoists
March 22, 2021
The Ross Hoists, built in the 1930s, receive major upgrades in preparation for LBNF/DUNE construction and operation
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The history of the Ross Hoists
March 15, 2021
Sanford Lab’s cutting-edge research supported by the lasting power of 1930s engineering
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Geothermal research group studies the not-so-solid ground beneath our feet
March 8, 2021
The EGS Collab will study hydraulic shearing methods, creating fracture networks to extract heat from Earth’s deep, hot rocks
Press Release
Celebrate Pi Day at Sanford Lab’s Deep Talks event
March 5, 2021
At Deep Talks: Pi Day, Dr. Travis Kowalski will discuss the many places the number “3.14159265…” has shown up throughout history and culture
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Davis takes on facility operations role with experience from LZ dark matter experiment
March 1, 2021
Jake Davis becomes Deputy Director of Surface Operations and Utilities at Sanford Lab
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Finding the Why: Wolf takes on new role at Sanford Lab
March 1, 2021
In newly created role, Wolf will lead Education, Communication and IDEA efforts at Sanford Lab
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