LEGO Mindstorms EV3. Even the name is formidable, but just wait until you connect the dots and fire these dragon-esque robots up. The EV3 set of robotic, programmable LEGOs is the very best ...

In “How to Build a Dragon or Die Trying: A Satirical Look at Cutting-Edge Science,” UC Davis cell biologist Paul Knoepfler and his 17-year-old daughter Julie go through the biological traits ...