About The Study: In this survey study, very few U.S. voters considered vaccines an important issue in the 2024 presidential election, but voters generally supported the government’s role in ensuring safe and effective vaccines and requiring children to be vaccinated for school. The partisan divide on vaccines reflects solid support among Trump voters compared to high support among Harris voters. A March 2025 poll showed that 68% of Republicans and 90% of Democrats support school vaccination requirements—similar to the present results.

121 members from 23 countries have been elected as Fellows for their outstanding contributions and service to Optica and the community.

A new study from the University of Würzburg's Chair of Mathematics Education shows that AI research for STEM education focuses too much on technology and neglects the holistic development of students.

Griffith University analysis of NAPLAN data reveals the shift from paper to online testing disproportionately disadvantaged low-income students, particularly in numeracy, widening educational inequalities.

A new study reveals how our brains store and change memories. Researchers investigated episodic memory - the kind of memory we use to recall personal experiences like a birthday party or holiday.

They showed that memories aren’t just stored like files in a computer. Instead, they’re made up of different parts. And while some are active and easy to recall, others stay hidden until something triggers them.

Importantly, the review shows that for something to count as a real memory, it must be linked to a real event from the past. But even then, the memory we recall might not be a perfect copy. It can include extra details from our general knowledge, past experiences, or even the situation we’re in when we remember it.

The team say their work has important implications for mental health, education, and legal settings where memory plays a key role.