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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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Jaudon begins tenure at Sanford Lab

New safety director is up to the challenge of leading ESH for world-leading science research facility

December 21, 2017
The case for curiosity

Often, great scientific discoveries are made by accident. We need to be open to new ideas and exploration.

December 21, 2017
Applications for Davis-Bahcall accepted through Jan. 5

The program gives students the opportunity to explore the world of modern scientific research at world-leading laboratories.

December 15, 2017
Who do you call when there’s something wrong with your experiment?

Majorana team takes steps to correct issues with connectors and cables

December 15, 2017
A tale of three brothers

Bauer brothers are hoist operators in the Ross Hoistroom—and, combined, have 57 years at Homestake and Sanford Lab

December 15, 2017
Nobel Day highlights Nobel-winning neutrino research

Join Dr. John Wilkerson to learn more about Nobel Prize-winning research and the Nobel Laureates

December 11, 2017
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

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