The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has always been exclusive, but their latest project is higher-profile than most.  Recently unveiled plans aim at two square kilometers of the most exclusive land there is - the dark side of the moon.  They hope to erect an array of ultra-low wavelength radio telescopes to examine the mysteries of the early universe without being distracted by you and your stupid television. Seriously. 

One of the reasons for the ultra-isolated (and undeniably awesome) location is that the desired signals are interfered with by television transmissions which, in a stirring testament to human culture, you can't actually get away from anywhere on the globe. The other is the natural noise from Earth's ionosphere.