Scientists have long sought to explain a key mismatch in Earth's early history: oxygen-producing photosynthesis evolved ...

A hidden mineral trap in ancient ocean sediments may have starved early marine life of phosphorus, the nutrient most critical ...

Toluwase Olukayode studies at the Global Institute for Food Security, University of Saskatchewan. University of Saskatchewan provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University ...

A new study shows that while Phosphorus is a key element to global food security, its supply chain is a black box. This can lead to social, political and environmental issues, which in turn can create ...

Phosphates artificially added to dairy and cereal products appear to cause bigger spikes in blood phosphorus levels than naturally occurring phosphates, potentially putting harmful stress on kidneys.