I assumed that the ability to queue up research would be something that was unlocked with a new tech.

If it cost, say, 300 red and green science, then it would put it past the new-player barrier.

Experimental is there to experiment with.
I don't care if things break as long as it's making the game better.
Keep up the good work!

Seconding this. It has happened to me at least twice. Occurs when a non-admin host tries to pause a game while someone else is catching up.