Each sample from the earlier series was matched with the most similar one from the later series, and they were placed in identical cell cultures to see which would multiply the most.

ECONOMIST: In one part of Europe, HIV may be getting less virulent

With their second consecutive 2-1 victory over the Yankees, the Mets swept the first two-game leg of the Subway Series and matched a season high with their third straight win.

WSJ: Mets rally to beat Rivera and Yankees, 2-1

Were Indiana to win this Eastern Conference final, it would be a significant upset, and perhaps provoke some ratings-hungry TV executives to order a double bourbon, but it would not be shocking, given how the Pacers have matched the Heat throughout the series and refused to yield to the expected story line.

WSJ: The Miami Heat, on the Brink

They then matched up the ants in a series of one-on-one tests to see how aggressive individuals from different colonies would be to one another.

BBC: Earth News - Ant mega-colony takes over world

Mr Johnston and his film crew's travails in a series of unpredictable locations are matched, deliberately, by the fictional journey of Larson, Wali and Sonny.

ECONOMIST: Sundance film festival

The 2008 series between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay matched teams that were collectively 23% more efficient than the league norm.

FORBES: World Series Pits Rivals Of Epic Frugality

To the neutral observer, the series, bringing together two well-matched teams, is an intriguing and unpredictable prospect.

ECONOMIST: The India-Pakistan cricket series

There's a choice of style-matched accessories including carry case, soft travel pouch and wireless mini mouse to personalise and enhance VAIO T Series while you're on the move.

ENGADGET: Sony announces its first Ultrabooks, the VAIO T13 and T11, for the European market