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LZ sets a world’s best in the hunt for galactic dark matter and gets a new look at neutrinos from the sun’s core

The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment analyzed the largest dataset ever collected by a dark matter detector. The record-breaking results provide the strongest constraints yet on low-mass WIMPs, proposed dark matter particles.

December 08, 2025

SURF completes Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade with team of South Dakota contractors

SURF recently completed a major upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring many more years of clean water in local streams.

October 13, 2025

SURF launches John Bahcall Colloquium with inaugural lecture by Neta Bahcall in Rapid City

The Institute for Underground Science at SURF is launching the John Bahcall Colloquium, a monthly series of scientific lectures to build intellectual community while delving into the wide range of disciplines being researched at SURF.

January 27, 2026

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SURF sees record turnout for Neutrino Day; attendance tops 2300

The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) saw record attendance at the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day.

July 15, 2025
Michelle Andresen retires, leaving a legacy of safety at SURF

In June 2025, after 14 years at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), Michelle Andresen said farewell to her colleagues and began the next chapter of her life: retirement.

July 07, 2025
America’s Underground Lab celebrates annual Neutrino Day free, citywide science festival July 12th

Join SURF and the community of Lead for a full day of hands-on activities, live science stage performances, speakers, and live music.

July 08, 2025
Longtime employee of Homestake and SURF takes to the skies in Honor Flight

Ricky Allen, a Lead South Dakota resident who works at SURF, is among those who took part in the recent Midwest Honor Flight for veterans.

July 01, 2025
Local photographer captures physics history in the Black Hills

For more than two decades, amateur photographer Dale Carter has been capturing images of the physicists who come to the Black Hills.

June 23, 2025
SURF brings back ‘cleanup day’ tradition

The annual cleanup day, held at SURF, included trash removal and the addition of plants native to the Black Hills.

June 23, 2025
South Dakota Science and Technology Authority BOD Meeting June 26 in Lead

June 18, 2025
Chris Burger retires from SURF after leading “people-centric,” digital transformation of HR

“It has been an incredible honor to work at SURF. I’ve loved every minute,” Burger said.

June 17, 2025
The future of quantum might just be underground

Quantum sensors and quantum computers may benefit from a reduction in cosmic-ray muons offered in places like the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, SD.

June 10, 2025