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The article presents a selection of news stories related to science. Pastafarianism, the religion of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, was discussed in a report on creationism issued by the Committee on Culture, Science and Education of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The inclusion of 'digestivus culturus' on a list of ingredients for Yoplait yogurt is mocked. Statistics from an article on solar lamps are analyzed and found to be in error.

"Rooftop systems can cover such an increased demand and if designed to produce electricity mainly for local consumption, side-effects such as grid congestion and dispatch cost will be avoided", the researchers wrote. The plunging cost of solar power, which has hit cost parity with traditional generation in many parts of the world, means electricity from rooftop panels could be economically priced, according to the report. [Extracted from the article]