5| Art, Meet Science with Ulla and Timo
By interacting with art, flux scientists gain fresh ideas and by visiting research stations, artists source inspiration from flux science. Ulla, Finish art curator and flux scientist Timo explain to listeners in vivid detail what it is like to work at the Hyytiälä research station and experience the permanent multidisciplinary art exhibit hosted in the forest. Go to story...
minisode 3| Taller de Aprendizaje de Flujos Ecosistémicos, TAFE
Members of Mexflux and the Fluxnet Education Committee share their motivations for designing the first TAFE (Taller de Aprendizaje de Flujos Ecosistémicos), an intensive course designed for flux scientists in Latin America. The new course offers graduate students a chance to learn topics similar to those presented in Fluxcourse, but reduces barriers related to language, visa restrictions, and financial resources. Go to story...
4| Fluxes for Society with George and Kosana
Flux scientists have unique and diverse career paths. George speaks from his experience as an inventor and matchmaker-of-sorts between people inside of academia, and industries who can benefit from their knowledge. Kosana shares her motivation for becoming an Extension Specialist, some of the technical and scientific challenges that come with her public-facing role, and advice for younger scientists.. Go to story...
3| Teamwork Transpiring in New Mexico with Julie and Josh
Satellite-based measurements of evapotranspiration, a form of water flux, can indicate where land has been irrigated, or help forecast drought. Water manager Julie and climate scientist Josh join us in this episode to explain how a new tool, initially tested with flux data, can inform decisions in state government. Conserving water in New Mexico doesn’t just save money for farmers and help plan future housing developments, it can also ensure more water reaches downstream states, like Texas. Go to story...
minisode 2| 2024 AmeriFlux Annual Meeting
This minisode was recorded in-person at the 2024 AmeriFlux Annual Meeting in Berkeley, California. We interviewed attendees Adam Young, Carlos Wang, and Trevor Keenan. Go to story...
2| Early Bison Gets the Worm with Randy and Bethany
Greenhouse gas fluxes from livestock make up at least 14% of the global total, but that number is highly uncertain. It’s no wonder that reducing enteric methane emissions and embracing regenerative agriculture has become a big focus. Guests Randy and Bethany discuss what flux science can tell us about the potential benefits of bringing back bison. Go to story...
minisode 1| 2024 AmeriFlux Annual Meeting
This minisode was recorded in-person at the 2024 AmeriFlux Annual Meeting in Berkeley, California. We interviewed attendees Jackie Matthes, Christopher Still, and Sophie Ruehr. Go to story...
1| Water You Know About Potatoes? with Beau and Ammara
Water vapor fluxes are extremely useful to potato growers looking to irrigate their crop efficiently. This episode brings together Beau, a farm manager and Ammara, an evapotranspiration flux modeler, in a discussion of how flux science is used by growers. From soil moisture measurements, to camera-based analysis of pest infestation, we cover the pros and cons of different technologies used in agriculture. Go to story...
0| On Cloud Wine with Walt and Eric
Fluid mechanics might seem like an abstract topic to some, but it has real-world applications in wine grape production. Guests Walt and Eric provide advice on how to produce meaningful collaborative flux research and share outcomes with growers. They also highlight how factors like wind speed and direction alter disease dynamics, contributing to issues like antibiotic resistance in nearby fields. Go to story...
Season One in the Making
Volunteer members of the FLUXNET Outreach Working Group first brainstormed the idea for a podcast in the summer of 2023. Our group of flux scientists wanted to share the opportunities and challenges associated with using flux science for real world applications. Go to story...