Electrons can be elevated to higher energy levels when atoms are energized, and they eventually return to their original state, emitting a photon. The wavelength of this photon is determined by the energy difference between the excited state and the ground state. These unique wavelengths emitted by the elements are positioned on the electromagnetic spectrum of the periodic table. By using this phenomenon, scientists have shown that it is possible to convert the electromagnetic spectrum of each element into sound.

To account for the considerable contrast in the frequencies detectable by the human eyes and ears, Walker Smith, the lead scientist behind the recent attempt, multiplied the frequencies of visible light, effectively transforming the rainbow into an octave within the most sensitive range of human hearing.

Previously, the spectra of elements were translated into notes on a piano, but this approach was insufficient for capturing the subtle variations between nearby wavelengths. With the new method, individual lines from an element’s spectrum can be played in harmony as a chord, and scientists have also demonstrated the ability to create melodies by playing them in a sequence.

Certain elements generate thousands of frequencies, potentially creating a risk of sensory overload, but the current method produces a much more diverse soundscape than previous attempts. This intriguing experiment has been employed to teach children about the elements in an engaging manner, and scientists aim to utilize their findings to enable individuals with visual impairments to comprehend the electromagnetic spectrum of elements on the periodic table. Walker Smith is also putting out a performance show that uses this method, and it is called The Sound of Molecules. It demonstrates how the sounds of individual elements can be combined.

As children, most people shared a moment of learning about the perilous perils of ingesting chewing gum and that this act could be dangerous. According to playground logic, swallowing gum was bad for the body, and swallowing too much of it could have dire consequences.

Luckily, this is just the logic of the playground and it is complete nonsense. It turns out that the playground is not filled with great information about the world, especially when it comes to medical know-how. While this doesn’t mean swallowing gum in big quantities is great, it may be helpful to know what the body does to chewing gum after it gets swallowed.

Obviously, after swallowing chewing gum, it goes into the stomach, where the body’s internal acid does the crucial job of breaking down food. This acid can’t dissolve chewing gum, so the gum continues its voyage through the innards intact, going to the seven-meter-long small intestine. There, the gum would continue to not be digested. So, it goes into the large intestine, where the body turns food waste into number two, and that’s where the swallowed chewing gum will get stuck in the waste and exit the body the normal way.

But what would happen if loads of gum gets swallowed at once? It can build up together and cause a blockage, so it must be stressed that while this is incredibly rare, it is possible. Children have been known to swallow multiple pieces of gum in a single day, and this has ended up blocking their intestines. This means there are some risks associated with swallowing too much chewing gum. Being sensible about it is the best way to ensure everyone is fine while enjoying gum.

It’s probably for the best if people restrain themselves from ingesting dozens of chewing gums and it is crucial for kids to know that it is not in their best interest do to so as well.