David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
It’s time to take animals’ rights seriously. Our own future depends on it.
Outdated laws fail to protect the planet’s biodiversity, leading to catastrophic consequences. Humanity’s interconnectedness with animals and the environment calls for meaningful legal protection. Our exploitation of natural resources fuels global crises and threatens all life, requiring comprehensive legal reform. Recognizing animals’ rights and empowering communities is essential to safeguard our shared destinies.
RIOC’s Environmental Misconduct: Small Animals’ Poisoning and Institutional Dishonesty
RIOC’s representative denies toxicity, but evidence shows otherwise. Careless use of pesticide led to tragic deaths of small animals. RIOC’s chronic dishonesty and refusal to admit errors make dealing with them hazardous. The agency’s failures and lack of accountability demonstrate a pattern of unethical behavior. Time to acknowledge mistakes and make necessary changes.
Unveiling the Flaws in Traditional Animal Studies
The author, David Stone, critiques a human-centric approach in animal studies, emphasizing the need for a more ethical and scientific approach. He points out the limitations of interpreting animal behavior through a human lens and advocates for ethological research and cognitive testing methods. The article highlights the importance of respecting animal welfare for accurate insights.
Beyond Words: Now Connecting with Animals Through Emotion
The traditional approach to measuring animal intelligence, based on human language skills, may be flawed in a world driven by emotion. Words may not capture the depth of animals’ emotional lives and thought processes. Prioritizing emotional connection over verbal communication can unlock a deeper understanding of our animal companions, bridging the gap between humans and other creatures.
The Anthropocentric Myth: Reimagining Human-Animal Relationships
Humans must reconsider their separation from the natural world. This belief leads to ecological consequences, unsustainable practices, and lack of empathy for animal welfare. Recognizing the interconnectedness of all life can lead to a more sustainable and compassionate future for both humans and animals.
Humans Mistreat Other Animals. Let Me Count the Ways
There’s a long history of humans mistreating other animals, sometimes in ways so painful and cruel it signals the worst in our species. Here’s and extensive list of examples. by David Stone Would you live as you do if you…
Roosevelt Island’s Last Chance Canadian Geese Sanctuary
A last chance Canadian Geese Sanctuary was inevitable once the state decided on destroying Southpoint Park. With all their habitat ripped out in turning the area into Brooklyn Bridge Park North, the birds had no choice and nested in the…
When the going gets tough… Roosevelt Islanders rescue dogs
In March last year, the going got tough worldwide, and as the saying goes, that’s when the tough get going. Well, being unique means, otherwise locked down, Roosevelt Islanders rescue dogs.
Help Wildlife Freedom Foundation save the life of this beautiful, abandoned cat
Because some people are capable of cruelty the rest of us will never know, WFF needs your help after saving this abandoned cat.
How Animals are Smarter Than We Think: Real Life Lessons
That question is the title of a new book by primatologist and bestselling author Frans de Waal. It’s a must-read for fans of writers who open new vistas into how we see ourselves and our place in nature. Are animals…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor