A Human Rights Watch animation detailed the effect of white phosphorus on the human body. The NGO said that it had verified two instances of the incendiary munition's use on Gaza in recent days ...

Most of the phosphorous in the human body is located in the bones, teeth, blood, and soft tissues. Many foods contain phosphorus, and we need to eat them to maintain a balance of the minerals in ...

Humanity has two phosphorus crises, according to "The Devil's Element": supply may be running out, and runoff is killing lakes and ponds.

In short, "we can meet our daily phosphorus needs of 700 milligrams from a variety of food sources," says Leslie Bonci, a registered sports dietitian and founder of Active Eating Advice.As ...

Phosphorus, the body's second most abundant mineral, plays a vital role in bone strength, energy production, and DNA maintenance. Adults need 700 mg daily, obtainable from meat, seafood, dairy ...

White phosphorus burns on only 10 percent of a human body are often fatal. It can also cause respiratory damage and organ failure. Those who survive their initial injuries often experience a ...

White phosphorus burns on only 10 percent of a human body are often fatal. It can also cause respiratory damage and organ failure. Those who survive their initial injuries often experience a ...

Phosphorus is essential; human beings can't live without it. Phosphorus is dangerous; it has been a key element in incendiary bombs. Thanks to heavy use of phosphorus in fertilizers, many experts ...

People exposed to white phosphorus can suffer severe and sometimes deadly bone-deep burns. It can cause organs to shut down, and burns on just 10% of the body can be fatal, HRW said.

IRA FLATOW: This is Science Friday. I’m Ira Flatow. Consider the element phosphorus, number 15 in your periodic table if you’re playing at home. Phosphorus is critical to life as we know it. Every ...