Phosphorus is essential for plant growth and ecosystem productivity. In many natural forests, plants rely on soil microbes to ...

Think about the last meal you ate. Whether it was a plate of pasta, a fresh salad, or a juicy steak, every bite relied on one essential element most people have never even heard of. Phosphorus keeps ...

Earth’s habitability may trace back to a precise chemical balance during its formation, one that kept life-critical elements from disappearing into the core or drifting into space.

A research team led by Prof. Wang Kelin from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has ...

Life on Earth may exist thanks to an incredible stroke of luck — a chemical sweet spot that most planets miss during their ...

A decade-long study has revealed that rising atmospheric CO₂ and warming work together to reduce the availability of ...

Comprehensive phosphorus management preserves residual renal function, considers dialysis modality, and minimizes intervention burden.

More efficient use of phosphorus could see limited stocks of the important fertilizer last more than 500 years and boost global food production to feed growing populations. But these benefits will ...

University of Southampton provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Here’s the good news. We probably don’t have to worry about peak oil just yet, as it isn’t going to run out anytime soon.