エピソード

  • Why is it so cold in libraries?

    Why is it so cold in libraries?
    2026/08/04
    One librarian told us she has to bring a hat and gloves to work in the summer. The Possibly team breaks down the science behind freezing cold libraries.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    4 分
  • What’s it like to own an electric car?

    What’s it like to own an electric car?
    2026/08/11
    Possibly’s host Megan Hall and her family made the switch to an electric car. In this episode, originally aired in 2023, we explain what owning an EV is actually like.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    4 分
  • Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome?

    Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome?
    2026/08/25
    Lone star ticks are spreading all over the Northeast. What should you know to stay safe?

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    4 分
  • Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population?

    Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population?
    2026/09/15

    Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    4 分
  • How do our medications affect our waste water?

    How do our medications affect our waste water?
    2026/09/29

    A lot of us flush or toss our old medication without much thought, but the side effects of that habit can show up in our water. Good news: we can all help fix it for free.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    4 分
  • Should hospitals reuse surgical gowns?

    Should hospitals reuse surgical gowns?
    2026/10/06

    Disposable surgical gowns are a big source of waste in hospitals. Today we’re taking a look at how healthcare facilities can change that while still meeting sanitation standards.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    4 分
  • How can we throw out less food?

    How can we throw out less food?
    2026/10/13

    We know that on a national scale, food waste is bad for the environment and our wallets. Today we look at some practical ways to reduce it in our own homes.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    4 分
  • Can a battery run on rust?

    Can a battery run on rust?
    2026/10/20

    Iron-air batteries store energy using rust. We’re taking a look at how they work and why storing electricity for days could help us use more renewable energy.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    4 分