Phosphorus is an essential soil nutrient plants need to thrive. Phosphorus is a vital mineral for healthy plant growth. Unlike carbon dioxide or oxygen, which plants receive from the air, plants ...

White phosphorus bombs, often used in modern warfare, are among the most terrifying and controversial weapons. These bombs do not explode like traditional munitions, but instead unleash a deadly ...

White phosphorus is a chemical substance, dispersed in artillery shells, bombs, and rockets, that ignites when exposed to oxygen. The chemical reaction creates intense 815-degree Celsius heat. It ...

Israel has previously been accused of using white phosphorus on a civilian population. During the 2008-9 war in Gaza, dubbed Operation Cast Lead, the Israeli military admitted to having used ...

Lebanon residents say the Israeli military fired artillery at them and the rounds were coated in white phosphorus, which burns incredibly hot. Human rights groups say it should be looked at as a ...

Israel denies using white phosphorus in Gaza, but rights groups and a witness say the controversial weapon has been fired at the densely populated Palestinian territory.

Israel’s use of white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon puts civilians at risk of serious and long-term injuries, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing a question and ...

Israel repeatedly used white phosphorus during its 22-day long campaign in Gaza that spanned the end of 2008 to early 2009, including over populated areas, killing and injuring civilians, ...

White phosphorus reportedly burned trees outside of the village of Chasiv Yar near Bakhmut. AFP via Getty Images. Last year, Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov claimed “Russia has never ...

With costs of at least $269.4 million and global takings of just $145.7 million after 16 days, the post-mortems of Disney’s live action Snow White have already begun.

While Congress considers more military aid for Israel and Ukraine, the Biden administration admits it's not monitoring the use of weapons.