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Wonderground at SNOLAB is back! We are kicking off another season of hands-on learning and scientific inquiry, and we’re looking for Grades 4-8 teachers from across Canada to join us. Interested and want to learn more? Check our website here: www.snolab.ca/outreach/won...

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Did you know that Creighton Mine celebrated 125 years of production in 2026? Sudbury’s oldest active mine celebrated in style last weekend at the annual Vale Creighton Mine Friends and Family Day ... and SNOLAB was proud to support the celebration. Here’s to 125 more years of mining and science!

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. It is a day to honour Survivors and recognize the ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada. Today we listen, learn, and commit to meaningful actions towards reconciliation. 🔗 nctr.ca/about/truth-...

An illustration on an orange background that features a feather, a narwhal and a flower, representing First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The symbols are surrounded by stars, a crescent moon, rising smoke, dotted patterns and flowing lines representing themes of remembrance and the ongoing path of reconciliation.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It was wonderful to meet and chat with so many people interested in SETT careers tonight! We had a great time at our booth for WISE Sudbury’s Career Café event. It was so inspiring to hear from the event speakers, including our very own Project Management Office Manager, Mehwish Obaid.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This past weekend, SNOLAB took part in the annual Anderson Farm Fall Fair. We shared our science with hundreds of members of the community who were curious about the science happening under their feet! Thank you to the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society for organizing and hosting this event.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#DYK: To get to the underground laboratory, we must walk through about 1.5 kilometers in Vale's Creighton Mine. This horizontal tunnel in the mine is called the drift! 📸 Photo by Roam & Ramble Photography

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

SNOLAB was honoured to welcome vice presidents of research from several Ontario universities, as well as the representatives from the Council of Ontario Universities and the Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence, and Security. #AcademicExcellence #MadeInOntario

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Meet Ahmed! This summer, he worked in our IT department on the modernization of the auditorium control system and collaboration infrastructure at SNOLAB. Ahmed is returning to @laurentianu.bsky.social this fall for his Bachelor of Computer Science degree. #StudentsAtSNOLAB #WorkWithMeWednesday

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#DYK: SNOLAB has a class-2000 clean lab in our surface facility. This surface lab helps to support our underground science from chemical testing to assembling items to go underground, and more! 📸 Photo by Roam & Ramble Photography

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Science journalist Dan Falk takes listeners on a journey deep underground and hears from Director of Research, Dr. Ray Bunker, and other members of the SNOLAB community. Find the two-part ABC series here. Part 1: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... Part 2: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Join the Doran Planetarium on August 4th at 7PM for a public event titled “Dark Matter and the Magic Numbers of the Universe”. This event is presented by Dr. Jason Holt from TRIUMF and will include and 30-minute showing of the night sky with Dr. Hoi Cheu.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It was a pleasure to attend the EarlyON Family Festival at Victory Park this past Saturday! We were able to share SNOLAB science with the broader community in Sudbury, so that everyone can learn about what we are doing right beneath their feet.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Canadian Astroparticle Physics Summer Student Talk Symposium is approaching! This 2-day hybrid event promotes networking and enhance public speaking skills amongst students in Canada within the field of physics. Registration closes July 24 and can be found here: indico.snolab.ca/event/68/ove...

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The final Beneath/Beyond public talk is happening July 27 at 7PM at the Refettorio! Join SNOLAB Director of Operations, Dr. Richard Ford, and Dr. Alex Wright from Queen’s U to learn what it takes to keep an ultra-clean lab operating inside an active mine. Register here: indico.snolab.ca/event/67/

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Moving the Pride Block Party indoors on the weekend did not dampen enthusiasm. Thanks to everyone who came out to support Fierté Sudbury Pride, and check out the many vendors, games, and workshops. #SNOLABscience was proud to be there with swag, activities, and – of course – science.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The SNOLAB episode of #MissionUnstoppable featuring #EricaCaden airs this weekend! Watch this space to learn more about SNOLAB science, about the global search for neutrinos, and about Erica's exciting work in #STEM. #WatchMeSTEM

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What was the photo yesterday on #TriviaTuesday? That would be the achino sensor for the NEWS-G dark matter experiment. Did you know that achino means “sea urchin” in Greek? We see the resemblance! 📸 Photo #1 by Slow Ride Photography 📸 Photo #2 by Roam & Ramble Photography

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

#TriviaTuesday: What are we looking at? Hint: it has to do with an underground dark matter experiment. Comment your answers below or send us a DM if you think you have it! The answer will be revealed tomorrow. 📸 Photo by Roam and Ramble Photography

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This week is the start of Fierte Sudbury Pride week! To celebrate this, SNOLAB is flying our Pride Progress flag, by Daniel Quasar, outside of our surface facility. Check out the SNOLAB booth at the Saturday Block Party and other great events throughout the week: www.sudburypride.com/prideweek202

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

📣 Last reminder for our public talk, happing tonight at 7PM at the Refettorio! This free, public talk will engage the audience in why and how scientists are building some of the coldest and most sensitive machines on Earth! Registration is encouraged and can be found here: indico.snolab.ca/event/66/

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Doing astroparticle physics research deep underground isn't always black and white. Our science facility is pushing the boundaries of technology currently available to us, leading us to be creative in ways that we do ultra-sensitive science. 📸 Photo by David Gagnon

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The next Beneath/Beyond public talk is happening Monday, July 13 at 7PM! Join SNOLAB Research Scientist, Dr. Vijay Iyer, and Dr. Ziqing Hong from @utoronto.ca as they explore how scientists are engineering the coldest and quietest environments on Earth. Register here: indico.snolab.ca/event/66/

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The Canadian Astroparticle Physics Student Summer Talk Symposium (CASST) is happening August 12-13! This hybrid event allows undergraduate students from across Canada to network and practice their presentation and science communication skills. Learn more here: indico.snolab.ca/event/68/.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our team had a great day sharing SNOLAB science with the community on Canada Day at Science North! Find us next at the Pride Block Party on July 18th in Downtown Sudbury!

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

SNOLAB science on display! Last week at the annual @canadianphysicists.bsky.social Congress, hosted by @uottawa.ca and @carleton.ca, SNOLAB staff, students, and facility users were sharing about the work underway at our laboratory. Check out some photos of SNOLAB science on display from the week!

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Reminder about our free public talk happening tonight at 7:00pm at the Refettorio in Downtown Sudbury! Are you curious about the impact of being underground on health and biology? Come find out why we go deep underground to do our science. Learn more here: indico.snolab.ca/event/65/

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Did you know that experiments at SNOLAB are advancing health and life science research? Attend our next free, public talk to find out how! Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 Time: 7:00- 8:00 PM Location: The Refettorio, 131 Durham St, Greater Sudbury, ON Register here: indico.snolab.ca/event/65/

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

On International Women in Engineering Day, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of women across engineering professions who make the science underway at SNOLAB possible. #INWED26 📸 by Antonia Botas

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Members of the SNOLAB community will be at the @uottawa.ca and @carleton.ca for the @canadianphysicists.bsky.social annual congress this week. Our scientists, students, and facility users will be providing updates on the research and programs underway at our facility.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today, June 21st, marks National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. On this day, we celebrate and learn from the culture, contributions, and ingenuity of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. It is also a day to reflect on and consider our actions toward reconciliation.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A new collaboration is taking shape at @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social. The Beading Astroparticle Physics project is an initiative that brings Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives and astroparticle physics into conversation with each other. Learn more here: mcdonaldinstitute.ca/beading-astr...

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

At SNOLAB, our expertise goes deeper than science. We require knowledge in the trades to help support the laboratory, from building sensitive physics experiments to keeping the lights on, literally. Check out our underground machine shop that makes what we do SNOLAB possible. 📸 Photo by Sarah Reese

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Last night, SNOLAB hosted its first public talk in our summer series! This talk, delivered by Dr. Stephen Sekula and Dr. Christine Kraus, gave the audience an opportunity to be curious about why scientists go deep underground to do some of the most sensitive research both on and in the Earth. 🧵[1/2]

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📢 Public talk alert! Join us on Monday, June 15th at 7:00pm for free, public talk at the Refettorio in Downtown Sudbury. Meet members of the SNOLAB team find out why we go deep underground to explore the universe. Details and registration here: indico.snolab.ca/event/64/

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Thank you to WISE Sudbury for the opportunity to be part of the 2026 Science Olympics! SNOLAB Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Erica Caden, gave a talk about her path into science. Members of SNOLAB had roles at the event as organizers, activity leaders, and registration to support this event.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Last week SNOLAB held its biennial User Meeting that shares about the status of current projects, plans and ideas for future projects, and an opportunity to connect with each other. This two-day event featured talks, posters, and panel discussions about topics ranging from research to EDI.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Do you have strong leadership skills and want to help oversee projects that push forward some of the most sensitive science in the world? SNOLAB is hiring for a Project Manager! Find details and apply here: www.snolab.ca/wp-content/u...

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

At SNOLAB, we rely on large teams with technical expertise to make our experiments a reality. It was a pleasure to host Deputy Minister, David Wai from MCURES at our facility to learn about the big questions we are working to answer and to meet some of the people driving innovation in Ontario.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Calling all undergraduate students! Applications are open for the 2026 Fall co-op positions - check out our postings for science and IT student positions here: www.snolab.ca/employment/s...

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Drum roll please ... 🥁🥁 After the pilot of our new program for students in grades 4-8, we are excited to announce its new name - Wonderground. This name reflects students curiosity, with a fun play on our underground lab! This program is generously supported by the NSERC PromoScience Fund.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Meet Varshini! She recently did an 8-month work term at SNOLAB working on the SNO+ experiment on zeolite trapping for radon mitigation. Varshini is now returning to the @uwaterloo.ca to complete her undergraduate studies in Nanotechnology Engineering. #WorkWithMeWednesday #StudentsAtSNOLAB

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The week finishes with a workshop on low-background counting capabilities at SNOLAB and an underground tour of our laboratory. 🧵 [2/2]

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Last week, SNOLAB welcomed over 20 undergraduate students from the Canadian Astroparticle Physics Summer School (CAPSS) that is hosted jointly with @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social. This week-long summer school introduces students to current topics in the field of astroparticle physics. 🧵[1/2]

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Jodi Cooley and Art McDonald had the opportunity to share SNOLAB science with Diana Fox Carney. The conversation highlighted how being deep underground allows SNOLAB to tackle fundamental questions about the universe, and how Canadian leadership continues to grow through global collaboration.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Classes come together for a hybrid event to share what they’ve learned and celebrate with members of the SNOLAB team! Thank you to our participants and partners. This program would not be possible without the generous support of NSERC. Stay tuned as we share more about this exciting program.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

On Tuesday, SNOLAB hosted the Celebration of Learning for our SEEDLING program Science North. Over the course of this pilot program, students from across Canada engaged in sessions with our Education and Outreach team to explore the scientific method and come up with experiments designed for SNOLAB.

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The @canadianphysicists.bsky.social Congress is happening June 21-26 at @carleton.ca. Registration is now open and additional details can be found here: cap.ca/congress-con...

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Please join us for a #TEDxSNOLAB live event. This free event is open to everyone. What: #TEDxSNOLAB, a Ted2026 event hosted by SNOLAB Where: The Foundry / La Fonderie @ Laurentian University - Université Laurentienne When: April 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m #Innovation #LaurentianU

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Applications of interest are now open for the 2026 SNOLAB Underground Science Institute (SuSi) Lecture Program. This program is designed for graduate and postdoctoral fellows. Learn more and apply here: indico.snolab.ca/e/susi2026

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SNOLAB @snolabscience.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

With Artemis II due to splash down today, SNOLAB Research Group Manager Stephen Sekula explains what we learned from this important mission, and the promise of future missions. Listen here: lnkd.in/eSz5dp9A

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