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On the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem

On the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem Impressive result from OpenAI, who used an unreleased model to produce a resolution to the Navier–Stokes existence and smoothness problem , one of the seven Millennium Prize Problems that have been subject to a $1,000,000 prize since May 24th, 2000. The discovery is somewhat overshadowed by accusations of skulduggery from Tristan Buckmaster, an NYU…

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Royal ‘B’ face Sir John Kotalawala in U17 Division II Cricket semi-final

Defending champions Royal College Colombo ‘B’ will meet Sir John Kotalawala College, Kurunegala, in the semi-final of the Under-17 Division II Inter-Schools Limited Overs Cricket Tournament at Ananda…

  • Royal College B to face Sir John Kotalawala College in semi-final
  • Match scheduled at Ananda Mawatha today
  • Both teams advanced through knockout format

Harsha sends authorities a message with 800m National Championship record

Harsha Karunaratne produced one of the highlights of the 104th National Athletics Championship, clocking 1:47.80 to win the men’s 800 metres on the final day on Sunday.

  • Harsha Karunaratne wins 800m at 104th National Athletics Championship with 1:47.80
  • Sets new Sri Lankan record, previously held by Indunil Herath since 2018
  • Trained by Susantha Fernando, only gold from 2025 South Asian Championship

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