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Of all the dozens of suspected thieves questioned by the detectives of the Train Burglary Task Force at the Los Angeles Police Department during the months they spent investigating the [...]

Supercommuters, digital nomads, a robot-human nursing team. Here's what a day is like in the lives of nine 'flexible' workers. The new era of flexible work has blurred the boundaries [...]

''You have to say goodbye in a way that the person will understand,'' says Dionne Davis, 45, of Decatur, Ga., who has worked in child care since she was a [...]

Let go of your desire for an explanation. It helps to seek connection elsewhere. ''You don't have the control in this situation,'' says Gili Freedman, an assistant professor of psychology [...]

It might feel socially risky, but ask anyway. Keep your request simple and direct. ''Asking for help is hardly ever as bad as you imagine it will be,'' says Vanessa [...]

Choose something in your range. Avoid cold drinks to save your throat. ''Don't sing 'I Will Always Love You' if you cannot hit those notes,'' says Garvaundo Hamilton, 33, who [...]

Hang around the ducklings right after they hatch. The birds open their eyes and immediately start looking for a caregiver. ''Ducklings will imprint on anything that moves that's bigger than [...]

Water is limited. If globules escape, gently scoop them back to your head. ''Some of the water always floats away,'' says the retired astronaut Karen Nyberg, who spent 180 days [...]

Choose a camp based on an activity you love. Everyone will most likely be kind -- ask questions, learn names and have fun. ''Camp is different when you're an adult,'' [...]

Shy animals are probably ill suited for the job. ''Ask yourself, does your animal genuinely love to be loved?'' says Tina Mitchell, a coordinator of volunteers for the animal-assisted therapy [...]

Start with verbal commands. And ignore the adage: Old dogs can learn new tricks. ''A dog whistle is an extension of your voice,'' says Tom Dokken, who, along with his [...]

Trust yourself. Falling is part of the process. ''You need to get a good swing going,'' says Bella Palmer, 13, a competitor in all three seasons of ''American Ninja Warrior [...]

Starve it of oxygen. If the kitchen is on fire, get out and close the door behind you. ''Frying chicken is a common culprit,'' says Bruce D. Bouch, a fire-program [...]

If possible, make your request in person. And if you think you need two more hours, say you need four. ''If you think you're going to turn in higher quality [...]

Find a quiet place and be patient. Prioritize your safety. ''You have to be patient because you can't control thunderstorms,'' says Frank Bry, 59, a sound effects recordist who creates [...]

It's a natural human tendency. Give yourself the time and space to look out into the world in a curious, aimless way. ''Your brain is superattuned to see faces everywhere,'' [...]

Approach calculations with curiosity, playfulness and a sense of adventure. Avoid too much homework. ''The worst thing to do is create situations of pressure, intimidation, high emotion, frustration and raised [...]

Be patient. Keep your mortal fear in check. ''Stay up all night,'' says Gregory Leonard, a research scientist at the University of Arizona's Catalina Sky Survey, who uses a network [...]

Create obvious and clearly marked pathways. Devise routes with destinations -- parks, schools, commercial corridors, beaches. ''The materials themselves should send the message that this is where cyclists belong,'' says [...]

Start with the webs. Control your fear. Most species are harmless. ''Very few spiders are dangerous,'' says Fritz Vollrath, emeritus professor of zoology at the University of Oxford, who has [...]

Get an aerial vantage. If you spot fresh tracks, follow them until you find an animal. ''Look for a small, slightly yellow-colored speck on the white sea ice,'' says Kristin [...]

It should be asymmetrical. Try leaning back. Just remember, being aggressive isn't the same as actual power. ''You need a little bit of a sneer in there,'' says Adrienne Wood, [...]

To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android . There's an episode of ''MeatEater,'' the hunting reality show on Netflix, [...]

Only use guides who lead rather than follow you. At the top of the run, ask them for a play-by-play so you know what's coming. ''You need a guide,'' says [...]

Be proactive before things go dark. Never use a gas stove or oven as an indoor heater. ''Try to consume your perishables right away,'' says Ruth Santiago, an environmental lawyer [...]

Start them young. Give them a good home so they want to come back. ''Don't get too attached,'' says Joseph LaQuiere, a 16-year-old youth ambassador for the American Racing Pigeon [...]

Start by creating a list of pros and cons. It may help make you more likely to act. ''You can use ambivalence as a shield against the fear of rejection,'' [...]

Try to establish a routine. Sometimes it helps to give yourself a prompt. ''Reflective journaling can be a cost-effective way to give yourself therapy,'' says Melanie H. Morris, 61, an [...]

Assert yourself, particularly if you're confused. Try repeating what you're hearing. ''Don't let the doctor cut you off,'' says M. Barton Laws, a medical sociologist at Brown University who researches [...]

Engage with the reader. Tell them why you think they'll like a book. And never suggest just one. ''Recommending books you love is the hardest thing of all,'' says Joyce [...]

It's one of the hardest feats of performance. Find the right balance between subtlety and audience expectations. ''Acting drunk convincingly is about the hardest thing you can do,'' says D.W. [...]

Consider playing games in the dark to change the narrative and make it fun. ''Uncertainty is a breeding ground for anxiety, and darkness is full of uncertainty,'' says Krystal M. [...]

Choose an off-peak traffic hour. Fill it up slightly higher than the road surface to avoid sag. ''Get some orange cones and safety vests first,'' says Mike Warren, 31, who [...]

Be prepared to do much of the work alone and to fall; you will. ''You have to believe, 'Today is the day I'm going to walk,' '' says Brady Johnson, [...]

An air puffer can help stop biting. Use thick leather gloves anyway. ''Treat bats the way you would unvaccinated children,'' says Winifred Frick, chief scientist at Bat Conservation International. Before [...]

Wear jeans and bring along a small pickax. Expect crowds, but don't worry -- crystal enthusiasts tend to be a genial, family-friendly lot. ''If you're looking for crystals, Arkansas is [...]

Research suggests that people with freely moving thoughts are happier. Easy, repetitive activities like walking can help get you in the right mindset. ''Sometimes you just want to let your [...]

Anesthetize them with carbon dioxide. Sort males from females. Use virgins. ''Make sure you use flies that haven't bred before,'' says Christina Lim, 28, who spent years breeding and feeding [...]

Opt for wide, easy-to-navigate paths. Go with at least one other person. ''The heat of the day can be deadly,'' says Lilia Menconi, the author of a guidebook for hiking [...]

Use bright colors to catch people's eyes. A little music can keep things upbeat. ''You need to get people's attention,'' says Hayli Martenez, 13, an eighth grader who sells lemonade [...]

Make sure you have community support. Plan for decades of growth. ''You can't just go and cut concrete and put a tree in the ground,'' says Rose Tileston, who is [...]

Keep calm, relax your body and if you can, try to land in a frog-like position. ''Falling is the consequence that we accept for our decision to leave the ground,'' [...]

Whether in a classroom or the halls of Congress, a dry-erase board can help simplify even the most complicated topics. ''Nobody is going to write a huge essay on a [...]

In the face of historic droughts and climate change, find a way to proactively do something. ''Greywater is gently used water,'' says Laura Allen, 45, who lives in Eugene, Ore., [...]

Don't start frantically grabbing at someone's garments; trust is key. Let the person you're disrobing do some of the work. ''Wear kneepads, there's lots of kneeling involved,'' says Lacie Bonanni, [...]

Use a camera with manual controls and a zoom lens. When shooting something so far away, stability is essential. ''A cold, calm night is best,'' says Tim Easley, an illustrator [...]

Strive to be both idealistic enough to envision a new world and pragmatic enough to steadily build it. ''It's important that you have some idea of where you want to [...]