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Geothermal research at America’s Underground Lab can bolster U.S. energy independence in the digital age

The deepest laboratory in the United States provides a unique test bed for the study of enhanced geothermal systems.

May 08, 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

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

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$25,000 grant increases South Dakota educator access to SURF professional development

A grant from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation provided stipends, materials for South Dakota educators attending SURF’s virtual professional development

August 29, 2022
Stanford University study at SURF sheds light on the makeup of subsurface microbial communities

Stanford University researchers got rare insight into long-term transformation of subsurface microbial communities at SURF

August 22, 2022
Excavation of huge caverns for DUNE particle detector is underway

To date, about 274,000 tons of rock have been removed—more than a third of the 800,000 tons that needs to be extracted

August 15, 2022
Researchers create 3D seismic array at SURF

The 3D DAS experiment is studying digital acoustic sensing techniques with a novel, three-dimensional seismic array at SURF

August 08, 2022
Interning a mile beneath the surface, 2022 summer interns share their experiences

Students in a variety of fields get real-world experience during 10-week summer internships at SURF

August 01, 2022
SURF hosts annual onsite blood drive

The drive exceeded its unit goal, attracted first-time donors

August 01, 2022
Stratton family members visit Stratton Station

Members of the late Jack Stratton's family visited Stratton Station at the Sanford Underground Research Facility

July 25, 2022
“Tantalizing” decay of nature’s rarest isotope may finally be within reach

Sanford Underground Research Facility will host a search for the long-sought decay of tantalum-180m

July 25, 2022
Davis-Bahcall Scholars reflect on 2022 program

Scholars toured the world of advanced research in industry, universities and national labs through SURF’s summer program

July 18, 2022

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