# Airborne Mile-High Forums NASA 'IceBridge Chats' Connect the Public With Antarctica Researchers By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-icebridge-chats References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2010/11/15/chat-live-with-scien.html) & [nasa.gov](http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/icebridge_chat.html) For those who are still blown away by the wonders of [instant Internet communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbug), you'll be stunned to learn about the [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-gateway) 'IceBridge Chats.' This flying forum connects the curious public to [airborne researchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-eye-hospital) studying Antarctica. A team of scientists are working to map the ice surfaces over the polar continent, carried in a DC-8 craft which functions as their laboratory. NASA 'IceBridge Chats' plans to open to the public for one hour at a time, allowing eager followers to inquire about the mission. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Instant Internet Communication:** Exploring innovative ways to connect people in real-time and bridge communication gaps. - **Scientific Outreach:** Finding new methods to engage the public and share scientific knowledge and research findings. - **Aerial Research:** Developing advanced technologies and aircrafts for conducting research in remote locations. ### Where This Applies - **Information Technology:** Creating platforms and tools that facilitate instant communication and virtual interactions. - **Education:** Providing opportunities for public engagement and learning through interactive experiences and scientific outreach programs. - **Aerospace:** Designing and manufacturing specialized aircrafts and equipment for conducting aerial research in challenging environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Navigating Chat Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-gateway.md) - [Advanced Digital Flight Communications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-and-united-airlines.md) - [Space Exploration Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-aerospace.md) - [AR Space Agency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-nasa-app.md) - [Global Space Craft Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasas-latest-initiative.md) - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md) - [Space-Traveling Poetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/message-in-a-bottle-1.md) - [Progressive Air-Breathing Satellites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabresat.md) - [Antarctica Glamping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-camping-pods.md)