Topic: Dark Energy

Adam Curry provides details of his private tour of the McDonald Observatory, facilitated by the development director of the Giant Magellan Telescope. He describes the various telescopes, including the 10-meter Hobby-Eberly Telescope, and the ongoing research into pulsars and dark energy. Curry notes the high number of female astronomers and the international "vibe" of the facility despite the cloudy weather preventing visual observation.

The concept of "Cloud Busters," devices consisting of grounded pipes intended to trigger storms, is linked to the recent unpredicted Bay Area weather. Speculation arises that these devices might have been used to disrupt Glenn Beck's September 12 tea party protests or local sporting events. The technical risks of handling Orgone energy, described as a potential variant of dark energy, are also noted.