Episodes

  • Should hospitals reuse surgical gowns?

    Should hospitals reuse surgical gowns?
    Oct 6 2026

    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.

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    4 mins
  • How can we throw out less food?

    How can we throw out less food?
    Oct 13 2026

    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.

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    4 mins
  • Why is it so cold in libraries?

    Why is it so cold in libraries?
    Aug 4 2026
    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.

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    4 mins
  • What’s it like to own an electric car?

    What’s it like to own an electric car?
    Aug 11 2026
    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.

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    4 mins
  • Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome?

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

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    4 mins
  • Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population?

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

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

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    4 mins
  • How do our medications affect our waste water?

    How do our medications affect our waste water?
    Sep 29 2026

    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.

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    4 mins
  • What’s Holding Back Glass Recycling in the US?

    What’s Holding Back Glass Recycling in the US?
    Jul 14 2026
    This week on Possibly we weigh the different methods of recycling glass: single-stream, multi-stream and bottle bills. Could switching to a different recycling system make more sense for your community?

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    4 mins