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Dalhousie and the Halifax Regional Police launch a dedicated patrol program for the neighbourhood.Dalhousie and the Halifax Regional Police launch a dedicated patrol program for the neighbourhood.

From polar ice caps to clouds, volcanoes to canyons, Mars shares many characteristics with Earth. What can Mars tell us about our own atmosphere? Dr. Tom Duck shares his lidar expertise with an international team on a mission to the Red Planet.

Researchers report that media outreach generated positive and stimulating public discussion about their findings. Despite the time commitment it has taken to get the story out, the benefits make the effort worthwhile. "We´ve been working on this for years. That extra two weeks to get it out and get people to notice is so worth it," says Dr. Boris Worm.