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Technicians rig DUNE cryostat beams for loading into the cage--the lift has begun.

SURF completes DUNE steel beam test lift

A crew of technicians, riggers, hoist operators, and engineers at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) have successfully completed the first test lift of one of the long steel beams that will be used to construct the far detector cryostats for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE).

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Four individuals standing inside the DUNE Cavern--the massive size of the cavern dwarfs the people -- giving scale.

Mines Students Visit SURF 4850 Level

Part of SURF’s mission is to inspire learning across generations, this photo essay showcases our effort to share world-class research with future scientists and engineers.

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Largest neutrino experiment in the U.S. wins Project of the Year Award

The largest neutrino experiment in the U.S. was named the Project of the Year by the Underground Construction Association for completing a significant and challenging underground construction project with little or no issues.

April 13, 2026

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

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The Institute for Underground Science at SURF Announces 2026 Davis-Bahcall Scholars

The program is named in honor of experimental physicist Ray Davis Jr. and theoretical physicist John Bahcall.

March 17, 2026
2025 Davis-Bahcall Scholars find inspiration on jet-setting laboratory tour

The 2025 cohort of Davis-Bahcall Scholars at SURF reflect on the impact of the program.

July 21, 2025
High school students provide valuable airflow data to America’s Underground Lab

Since 2012, Spearfish High School science teacher Steve Gabriel has been leading a student mentorship program that gives his students hands-on, real-world experience in monitoring the underground airflow at SURF.

May 19, 2025
First PREMIER Bank continues commitment to inspire STEM workforce of tomorrow

First PREMIER Bank recently announced an increased commitment to the Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program totaling $100,000.

January 21, 2025
Once in a lifetime opportunity: Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program applications open at America’s Underground Lab

Davis-Bahcall Scholars travel the world for four weeks each summer touring cutting-edge research facilities and meeting scientists who are leading their fields.

November 12, 2024
Black Hills State inspires physicists of tomorrow through summer research experience

Each summer, college students take part in the Research Experience for Undergraduates program at Black Hills State University and the Sanford Underground Research Facility.

September 27, 2024
Photo Essay: SURF mine rescue competition hones skills for next generation of first responders

September 23, 2024
SURF engineering interns design camera mount for viewing rarely seen underground spaces

A pair of summer engineering interns are aiding in the inspection of hard-to-reach areas of SURF.

September 09, 2024
Davis-Bahcall scholars draw inspiration during STEM focused globe-trot

Some members of the 2024 Davis-Bahcall cohort reflect on their travels and takeaways following the annual program.

July 30, 2024

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