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The Geologist, the Creationist and Noah's Ark

A geologist challenges a creationist under consumer law in an Australian court

Creationist Allen Roberts is challenged under consumer law by a geologist in an Australian court case. Why some bacteria have what it takes to kill. Looking for DNA in amber. The first voyage of the underwater robot, Autosub, designed to investigate ocean currents.
NOTE: The geologist Ian Plimer lost his case alleging misleading and deceptive advertising against Allen Roberts. The court ruled that Roberts' claims did not constitute trade or commerce under the relevant legislation.

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