Physicists develop method for levitating and propelling objects using only lightwaves. It relies on nanoscale patterns etched into the surfaces of the light-propelled objects. The technology could be used to design light-powered spacecraft capable of visiting planets outside the solar system.

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Physicists develop method for levitating and propelling objects using only lightwaves. It relies on nanoscale patterns etched into the surfaces of the light-propelled objects. The technology could be used to design light-powered spacecraft capable of visiting planets outside the solar system.