Australian geologist battles 'ark' claim

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Plimer claimed Roberts' fundraising for a search for Noah's Ark in Turkey constituted unfair trade practices. Former believer and marine-salvage expert David Fasold charged Roberts with unauthorized use of his drawings of the site. The suit could have repercussions for all 'pseudoscience' claims.

Cases, Laws, regulations and rules, Unfair competition (Commerce), Unfair competition, Discovery and exploration, Creationism, Noah's ark, Plimer, Ian, Fasold, David, Roberts, Allen

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Centers fear self-sufficiency is prelude to government cuts

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The Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) that are most successful in developing partnerships with private industry feel they are being penalized for success by looming government budget cuts. CRC's say the government's deficit reduction plan forces them to commercialize their work.

Science and technology policy, Science and state, Science policy, Federal aid to research, Government aid to research

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Native claims muddy waters in fight over Australian lake

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Australian engineers discovered an ancient burial ground when they drained Lake Victoria to make repairs. Local residents are eager to see the lake filled, but some aboriginal groups have filed claims to the site. An upcoming report is expected to recommend refilling the lake.

Antiquities, Lake Victoria, Native people's land claims, Indigenous people's land claims

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