16 March 2011 Last updated at 12:41 ET

Kate's catwalk dress on displayPrince William and Kate Middleton

The see-through dress worn by Kate Middleton at a fashion show while studying at St Andrews goes on display ahead of its auction.

Wisdom the Laysan albatross with chick (Image: US Geological Survey)Albatross survives tsunami onslaught

The Japanese tsunami killed thousands of birds when it struck a nature sanctuary on Midway atoll, but Wisdom the albatross survived.

Transylvanian naked neck chickens (Pic: The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh)Experts explain bizarre chicken mutation mystery

The "churkey" owes its distinctive look to a complex genetic mutation, according to scientists in Edinburgh.

Hoffmans and van Kleef X-ray machine (courtesy RSNA)Early X-ray kit from 1896 reused

Scientists have tested 115-year-old X-ray equipment, generating striking images with the incredibly simple device.

The stopped Olympic clock in Trafalgar SquareLondon 2012 countdown clock stops

The clock in central London which has been counting down to the 2012 Olympics stops, less than 24 hours after it was launched.

David and Victoria BeckhamVictoria Beckham expecting a girl

The couple confirm that they're expecting a girl for their fourth child, which is due in July, after having three boys. Newsbeat

London 2012 Chairman Sebastian Coe in front of the London 2012 Olympic logoIran 'will compete at 2012 Games'

An Iranian official indicates the country will put aside a complaint about the London 2012 Olympics logo and attend the games.

Mannie Garcia's photo and Shepard Fairey's imageRetailers sued over iconic Obama image

The Associated Press sues several clothing retailers for unauthorised use of the iconic Hope image created by Shepard Fairey.

Danish postage stamp showing Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess - file picDenmark to swap stamps for texts

People stuck for a stamp in Denmark will soon be able to send a text message to pay the postage on a letter.

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