Phosphorus
Global GoodCosmic dust may be key source of phosphorus for life on Earth
When Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, any phosphorus that was present likely sank into the molten core due to the element’s properties.
Joseph Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/04/95ac29_73810c7d047d49f1aae660b0b24ad660mv2.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
When Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, any phosphorus that was present likely sank into the molten core due to the element’s properties.
Joseph Shavit