South Dakota Science and Technology Authority

Construction and science of SURF published in the Annual Review of Nuclear and Particle Science

The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) has attracted nearly 80 research groups and 900 active researchers since its opening in 2007. A new journal publication provides an overview of the facility's ongoing research, experiments, and future potential, including the establishment of an underground Quantum User Facility.

SourceSouth Dakota Science and Technology Authority·JournalAnnual Review of Nuclear and Particle Science·DateOct 20, 2026

Sanford Underground Research Facility welcomes NEMESIS

The NEMESIS experiment at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) seeks to improve knowledge on neutron background, a source of false signals in underground labs. By studying high neutron multiplicity events, scientists may uncover new insights into ultra-sensitive physics and potentially shed light on dark matter.

SourceSouth Dakota Science and Technology Authority·JournalNuclear Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 28, 2026

Airflow mystery solved at America’s Underground Lab

Researchers at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) have successfully addressed an airflow anomaly caused by heavy rain, thanks to data-driven decisions and advanced airflow sensors. By analyzing this phenomenon, they've gained valuable insights for underground operations worldwide.

SourceSouth Dakota Science and Technology Authority·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 23, 2026