There are no failures, only new opportunities....for suffering.
IN unrelated news, if you had to be a scientist who examined and researched anomalous artifacts, what kind of tools and rooms would you want in your facility?
Tools:
A) sensors. light 9all em spectrum sensors), sound, motion, particle, etc.
B) a standardized sets of each stable element, and each of the main molecules necessary for life.
c) applicators to apply a variety of effects/ substances to said artifact (i.e water, fire, cold [via ice or liquid nitrogen or the like],
d) organic matter
e) samples of living creatures, from single celled up to mice and stuff.
f)
a fall guy. Somebody weaker-minded than myself that can absorb evil spirits and be easily destroyed in that event.
g) multiple humans nearby viewing events and taking notes, for comparative purposes
h)a hammer, a maul, an axe.
i) pipe cleaners, in bulk
j) duct tape, in bulk
Rooms:
a) a vacuum room
b) cold room)
c)
clean rooms. very, very clean rooms. with clearly marked exits. that can be bolted shut from the outside. and a mix of remotely-operated and NOT remotely-operated heavy doors sealing those exits.
d) water submerged room
e) thermal testing room
f)
A cafeteria/rec room. Because after a day of risking my life going through doom portals and poking alien can openers, I'd like a nice comfortable place to return to and relax in.
g) dark room
h) bright room
i) loud room
j) quiet room
k) several data storage rooms at varying distances. redundancy is key. Unless they become self aware and attempt to take over the lab. Damned artificial intelligences.
That's off the top of my head. I might think of more later.