Updated September 09, 2025 at 05:00 AM ET This story was originally published on Oct. 31, 2024, and has been updated. A few years ago, I lost my passport two days before a big, international trip.

When I published my episode on how to find lost objects in November, people messaged me with all kinds of useful techniques to hunt down missing items. So many of you told me to pray to St. Anthony, ...

Let's say you've lost something important, like your passport two days before you have to travel. You've retraced your steps, checked every shelf and drawer and still nothing. What do you do? Life Kit ...

We asked visual search scientists, a metal-detecting enthusiast and a detective to share the most effective strategies to find missing objects. This story was originally published on Oct. 31, 2024, ...

NPR readers share their best methods for finding missing objects — from tiny screws to lost wallets. One favorite tip? Use a good flashlight. How to quickly find something you lost: 10 clever and ...

A few years ago, I lost my passport two days before a big, international trip. Getting a new passport expedited would cost hundreds of dollars. And I wasn’t sure if it would even arrive in time. You ...