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FEATURED February 01, 2024

Excavation of colossal caverns for Fermilab’s DUNE experiment completed

Excavation workers have finished carving out the future home of the gigantic particle detectors for the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment.

SURF begins excavation to expand underground research space

The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) has conducted the first underground blast in a major expansion of new research space nearly a mile below the surface.

May 21, 2024

Photos from Neutrino Day 2024

July 16, 2024

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Sanford Lab announces 2019 CORES Award

SDPB's Science Steve has a passion for science that inspires, educates and delights audiences across South Dakota

October 11, 2019
Sanford Lab says good-bye to a good friend

In remembrance of Thomas Adam, a passionate advocate for science and education, the community of Lead and South Dakota

October 11, 2019
National Mammogram Day

On Oct. 18, make an informed decision about scheduling your mammography

October 11, 2019
British Consulate and RAF Red Arrows visit Black Hills, Sanford Lab

After a stunning flypast performance by the RAF Red Arrows, members of the UK Consulate visited Sanford Lab

October 11, 2019
Road tripping with a germanium detector

Dodging cosmic rays, researchers make a cross-country road trip to from Tennessee to South Dakota

October 10, 2019
Supporting breast cancer local fighters

Sanford Lab’s fundraising campaign will support the local breast cancer patients through the Foundation for Health

October 07, 2019
Underground personnel capacity doubles at Sanford Lab

LBNF project upgrades refuge chamber, increases evacuation capabilities

October 07, 2019
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Sanford Lab

September 30, 2019
Stressing the system

Cross-agency training prepares teams for underground emergencies

September 30, 2019

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