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25 May 2012 Last updated at 18:32

Countries will share space telescope New Zealand, Australia and South Africa will all get to host part of the Square Kilometre Array telescope project. A radio telescope at Jodrell Bank

SpaceX capsule reaches space station The dragon capsule is the first privately owned craft to make the journey to the International Space Station. SpaceX has reached the ISS

Solar plane flies across continents They flying machine made a trip from Switzerland to Morocco without using a single drop of fuel. Solar powered plane.

43,000-year-old music flute found Researchers have identified what they say are the oldest musical instruments in the world - flutes made from bird bone and mammoth ivory. A flute made from bird bone

Medal reaches Everest summit British mountaineer Kenton Cool has completed his mission to take an Olympic gold medal to the top of Everest. Kenton Cool

Building money for 261 schools A total of 261 schools in England have been told they're getting money to repair or rebuild their old buildings. Alperton Community School

'Yes Scotland' campaign kicks off The official campaign to persuade people in Scotland to vote for independence is kicking off. Union Jack flag and Scotland flag

New Mars rover image of crater A stunning view of Mars' Endeavour Crater has been snapped by Nasa's Opportunity rover - more than eight years into its mission. Image of the Endeavour Crater on Mars taken by Nasa's Opportunity rover

Living with an Alzheimer's sufferer Ten year-old Rael lives with her great gran who suffers from Alzheimer's, an illness that affects the brain and memory. Rael's great gran has Alzheimer's disease.

Global push to wipe out polio The World Health Organisation is launching one final push to get rid of polio for good. Child getting a polio vaccination in Afghanistan

Toddler rides toy scooter on crossroad A three year-old boy in China took his toy scooter out for a ride - and ended up on a dangerously busy crossroad during rush hour. Toddler takes a ride in rush hour

Chat: Should speaking be taught in schools? Labour MP Stephen Twigg says everyone at school should be given lessons in public speaking and job interview techniques. Children in a classroom.

Egypt's first presidential vote It's a historic day in Egypt where people are getting to decide their country's president for the first time. Man votes in Egypt's presidential election

Schools chosen to cook for Queen Kids from four schools have won a competition to cook a special Diamond Jubilee menu for The Queen. Children from Eastington Primary School celebrate their win in 'royal' fancy dress.

Prince Charles learns how to DJ Hot on the heels of his spectacular TV weatherman appearance, Prince Charles has been learning how to be a music DJ during a trip to Canada! Prince Charles learns how to DJ

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