- Researchers set record by preserving quantum states for more than 5 seconds—a new record for this class of devices. Additionally, the researchers’ qubits are made from an easy-to-use material called silicon carbide, which is widely found in lightbulbs, electric vehicles and high-voltage electronics. https://www.anl.gov/article/researchers-set-record-by-preserving-quantum-states-for-more-than-5-seconds 7 comments science