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Science news — October 15, 2026

Science publications published on October 15, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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    Gold Prices Volatile Amidst US Inflation Data and Rate Hike Uncertainty

    Gold prices fluctuated throughout the week, influenced by US inflation data and speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. The precious metal initially held steady near $4,160 as markets awaited US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which came in above expectations, increasing selling pressure. Gold futures extended losses for three consecutive sessions, falling to $4,107.90. However, prices rebounded, gaining over 1% on Thursday as the US dollar eased and global bond yields declined. Market participants awaited remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell for further guidance.
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    Protests in Iran Over Mahsa Amini's Death

    Nationwide protests have erupted in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died after being detained by the morality police for allegedly violating the country's strict dress code. Amini fell into a coma at a police station and later died in hospital, with her family alleging she was beaten. The protests, which began in Tehran, have spread to other cities, with demonstrators calling for an end to state violence against women and demanding justice for Amini.
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    Microsoft's Record-Breaking October 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 1,411 Flaws, Including 3 Zero-Days

    Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday addressed a record-breaking 1,411 security vulnerabilities, including 70 critical flaws and 3 zero-days, one of which is actively exploited in attacks. The patches cover Windows, Office, Exchange Server, SQL Server, Hyper-V, Skype for Business, Microsoft Defender, .NET Framework, Visual Studio, and Microsoft's cloud services. Organizations and Windows users are urged to prioritize security updates.
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