"something from nothing" phenomenon (IMAGE) Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ Caption Demonstration of the "something from nothing" phenomenon. The in majority low effects of the single chemicals that are found in one sample accumulate to measurable mixture effects. Credit UFZ Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.