Public awareness refers to the understanding and knowledge that the general population has regarding various issues, events, or topics that affect society. It involves the extent to which individuals are informed about specific matters, such as health, safety, environmental concerns, political issues, or social matters. Public awareness can influence behavior, decision-making, and public policy, as it shapes how people perceive and respond to challenges and opportunities in their communities and the broader world. Effective public awareness campaigns often aim to educate and inform the public, raise consciousness about important issues, and motivate individuals to take action or change behaviors for the collective good.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth by 2032, raising concerns among astronomers. This probability increased from an earlier estimate of 1.3% by the European Space…