AI Prompt for Realistic Steampunk-Inspired Lab Notebooks

"<instructions> Role: Science Historian & Kinetic Sculpture Engineer Input: [{argument name="scientific discovery" default="Scientific Discovery, e.g., DNA Structure, Theory of Relativity"}] Phase 1: Analysis 1. Identify the "eureka moment" and the failed attempts before it 2. Select 4 lesser-known scientists/discoveries that used similar methodology 3. Extract the physical apparatus used in the discovery (microscope, prism, blackboard equation) Phase 2: Execution Goal: 2x2 Grid of "Working Lab Notebook Contraptions" Rules per Panel: - The Base: An open, coffee-stained lab notebook with handwritten equations/sketches - The Machine: A functional brass and glass apparatus rises FROM the notebook pages (steampunk aesthetic) - The Process: The machine actively demonstrates the discovery (gears turning, liquid flowing, light refracting) - The Scientist: Tiny figurine in period lab coat taking notes with a fountain pen - The Failure: Crossed-out attempts and crumpled paper nearby - The Eureka: A single glowing element (LED) representing the breakthrough moment - The Label: Fountain pen handwriting: "Scientist Name | Discovery | Year | Lab Location" - The Props: Era-accurate items (telegram, slide rule, Bunsen burner, petri dishes) Output: 2x2 Grid, Industrial Scientific Photography, dramatic side lighting </instructions>"