Meet the 17-year-old student engineering bacteria to slow Arctic ice melt

A 17-year-old student is engineering bacteria to slow Arctic ice melt, a project that could significantly impact climate change and global ecosystems.

The teenager, Eric Brown, is working on a method to enhance the bacteria's ability to produce ice-nucleating proteins, which could help thicken sea ice and slow its melt.

While the project is still in its early stages, it has gained attention from scientists and environmentalists worldwide.

This story is relevant to seafarers as it directly impacts the Arctic shipping routes and the overall safety and navigability of the region.