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At an old steel site in Pittsburgh, bacteria evolved to survive—and eat—industrial pollution

At an old steel site in Pittsburgh, bacteria evolved to survive—and eat—industrial pollution
Phys.org Saturday 19 September 2026, 23:30 UTC 1 min read
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Across Appalachia and the Rust Belt region, including throughout the city of Pittsburgh, former industrial sites are being transformed into new neighborhoods, research centers and technology hubs.

Across Appalachia and the Rust Belt region, including throughout the city of Pittsburgh, former industrial sites are being transformed into new neighborhoods, research centers and technology hubs.
Pittsburgh (LOCATION)
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