It causes skin to melt away from the bone and can break down a victim's jawbone, but white phosphorus - known in Vietnam as Willie Pete - is still used by sections of the world's military.

White phosphorus is a highly toxic substance, the use of which is prohibited by the Geneva Convention. PAP reports that the online published recordings from the Gaza attack have been verified and ...

To identify a phosphorus deficiency in plants, look out for the specific following signs. 'Leaves may appear dark green to bluish green, progressing to a purple or red color on the underside of ...