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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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Updated report shows significant increases in SURF’s impacts across South Dakota

Net economic impact expected to hit $2 billion through 2029

September 19, 2022
This is a drill: students participate in simulated mine rescue

Students from South Dakota Mines, Colorado School of Mines gain valuable experience in simulated mine rescue

September 19, 2022
Visitor Center receives 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award

Visitor reviews place the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center among top 10% of attractions worldwide on Tripadvisor

September 12, 2022
SURF community celebrates the memory of Michael F. Johnson

Johnson was a mechanical engineer at the Sanford Underground Research Facility for 13 years

September 12, 2022
SDSTA recognized for compliance with international standards of quality, environmental, occupational health and safety management

On August 4, the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority was certified in three international standards

September 06, 2022
$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

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