[Newt's expression pinches as he considers the work in front of him.]

... Thirty minutes.

Then whatever after that'll be for duplicating the effect; I'm gonna put out a call for help in collecting supplies to do it, if it works — which it will, because it's my work, and it has to work.

[While his confidence in their efficiency wavers, he at least knows he's smart enough to make something slightly beneficial. That's the important thing.]