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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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Three Ross Hoist operators retire with 85 years of combined experience

Three hoist operators, who worked at both Homestake and SURF, David Bauer, Donald Daywitt, and Laurie Adkins-Heydon have retired.

August 01, 2024
GPN Quantum Research Collaboration Workshop Held at America’s Underground Lab

A summer Quantum Research Collaboration Workshop, held at SURF, was a landmark event for the quantum research community in the Midwest.

August 01, 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
Photos from Neutrino Day 2024

July 16, 2024
Neutrino Day, SURF’s free science festival, returns to Lead on July 13

SURF hosts the free citywide science festival in Lead, SD each year in July.

July 08, 2024
SURF workhorses celebrate 90 years of service to the deep underground

The Ross Hoists turn 90 this year.

June 28, 2024
Curating the Narrative Arc

Constance Walter retires after nearly 11 years of storytelling at SURF

June 25, 2024
John Bahcall: Godfather of Solar Neutrinos

Bahcall’s scientific legacy is visible across the field of astrophysics

June 21, 2024
South Dakota Science and Technology Authority Meeting June 20 in Lead

The South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA) Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting on June 20, 2024, at 8 a.m. MT at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, Yates Education & Outreach Conference Room located at 630 E. Summit S

June 17, 2024