<DIV>More than 7 million viewers are captivated weekly by <I>Fringe</I>, a science fiction procedural in the best tradition of <I>The X-Files</I> with a taut central mythology, rich characters, and it&#8217;s own laboratory cow. In its weekly cases and its overarching plot, <I>Fringe</I> strikes a compelling balance between the strange and the familiar, and the quirky and the tragic. <BR><BR><I>Fringe Science</I> delves into the science, science fiction, and pseudoscience of <I>Fringe</I> with a collection of essays by science and science fiction writers on everything from alternate universes to time travel to genetically targeted toxins, as well as discussions on the show&#8217;s moral philosophy and the consequences of playing God.</DIV>