Should I use a wooden pencil or a mechanical one?
Students at the Lincoln School have a question: should they be using wooden pencils or plastic mechanical ones? This week on Possibly we explain the answer, and how to find it.
Sep 17, 2024
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Is climate change making turbulence worse?
Today we're taking a look at what causes in-flight turbulence and how rising temperatures might be making your flight bumpier.
Sep 10, 2024
Could we put solar panels on cars?
It turns out, student engineers, and one major car manufacturer are already trying the idea. But there are limits to how effective these panels can be.
Sep 3, 2024
How are doctors responding to climate change?
More medical schools are training their students on climate change. This week on Possibly we're taking a look at how your visit to the doctor might be changing.
Aug 27, 2024
Can a doctor give you a prescription for solar panels?
A new program at the Boston Medical Center says it prescribes solar panels to patients. But we wondered, what does that really mean?
Aug 20, 2024
What happened when young people sued Hawai’i’s Department of Transportation?
The two sides just reached a settlement that will have a major impact on the state's carbon emissions.
Aug 13, 2024
Should we use hydropanels to pull clean water out of thin air?
A new technology promises to suck water vapor out of the air and turn it into water that we can drink. How do they work and are these worthy investments?
Aug 6, 2024
What can organisms that changed the world teach us about climate change?
A new book by Possibly’s founder Stephen Porder titled Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past and Will Shape Our Future, explores the rare times in Earth’s past when organisms changed the world. Understanding how they did it might help us b...
Jul 23, 2024
Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater?
Paved surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and driveways send stormwater into our sewers, but engineering solutions that filter water through the ground can help keep our sewers and waterways clean.
Jul 16, 2024
How did the Narragansett Bay get so much cleaner?
During heavy rain, Providence's sewers used to get overwhelmed and dump untreated sewage into the Bay. But thanks to a project to increase the capacity of sewers, untreated sewage rarely makes it into our waterways anymore.
Jul 9, 2024