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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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Construction crews start lowering equipment a mile underground for excavation for DUNE

On April 5, Thyssen Mining received the green light to mobilize all of their heavy equipment underground and begin work.

May 24, 2021
CASPAR collaboration disassembles accelerator

Experiment is temporarily put in mothballs, but there is still much to do.

May 17, 2021
Final Deep Talks of the season features NASA’s search for life on Mars

At May’s Deep Talks, learn about the ups (and downs) of trying to find life in the Universe through robotic exploration.

May 11, 2021
Comer joins ESH team as environmental manager

As a child, Timm Comer played near a polluted creek. As Environmental Manager at SURF, he’ll help keep it clean.

May 10, 2021
SURF study highlights economic impacts in South Dakota

Activities at the Sanford Underground Research Facility will have significant benefits for the state of South Dakota over the next decade.

May 10, 2021
SURF employees take on new roles in Environment, Safety and Health

Ewing, Girtz move to into director, deputy director roles in Environment, Safety and Health Department

April 30, 2021
SURF invites the public to virtual Artist in Residence introduction

Join us for a virtual meet and greet with Sanford Underground Research Facility’s 2021 Artist in Residence, Leekyung Kang

April 27, 2021
SURF Education and Outreach efforts boosted by $25,000 grant

A grant from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation will provide stipends, materials for South Dakota educators attending E&O professional development programming

April 26, 2021
Where science meets the sacred

Building bridges with Native American communities and operating with respect for sacred lands.

April 26, 2021

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