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SURF completes first phase of expansion for underground research space

The new access tunnel, called a drift, will lead into two large caverns intended to house future generations of cutting-edge underground research.

September 16, 2024

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

Meet the frontline workers at the beating heart of the world’s leading dark matter detector

LUX ZEPLIN (LZ) is maintained by a talented team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and students whose tireless labor keeps the experiment running a mile underground.

October 21, 2024

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Employees recognized for safety performance

Pam Millard and Kevin Bauer go "above and beyond" the call of duty.

December 11, 2017
Sanford Lab brings “Big Science” to Discovery Center in Pierre

The Sanford Underground Research Facility houses world-leading physics experiments, as well as other experiments, nearly a mile underground in the former gold mine

December 11, 2017
Xilinx adds low-background arrays

Underground tests are the best way for to get real-time alpha data and make sure materials are as clean as possible

December 04, 2017
LZ acrylic tanks face tight squeeze underground

When designing an experiment that needs to go underground, scientists and engineers face unique logistical challenges.

November 20, 2017
MAJORANA collaboration releases results

"As humans, we want to know what things are, how they came to be and why we exist."

November 14, 2017
Deep Talks delves into MAJORANA results

What do the results look like and what do they mean for the experiment? For science? For Sanford Lab?

November 03, 2017
LBNC meets at Sanford Lab

Committee of scientists from around the world ensures LBNF/DUNE project tremains technically sound

October 30, 2017
Science Superheroes discuss dark matter, dark energy in pop culture

Mr. Incredible, Quailman and Jack in the Box shed light on the dark side of the universe

October 30, 2017
How will LBNF/DUNE impact Lead?

SURF addresses questions about mega-science project

October 27, 2017

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