Joel Barker

What America has to do to claim the 21st century

In order for America to claim the 21st century, futurist, Joel Barker, tells Jim Blasingame, it should recognize its world-leading strengths and take them to the next level, instead of worrying about the competition.

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How mice can help you have strong bones. Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report that tests on mice in space has produced research to help humans recover and increase bone density..
Patents cannot include natural processes. Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report the Supreme Court upheld a challenge to a patent that included a process that is part of nature.
Could bending solar panels make them better? Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how researchers are wrinkling solar panels, like the surface of leaves, to make them absorb more energy and the panels more efficient.
Giving with a glad heart may result in a healthy heart. Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report on research that shows when we give to others, it actually contributes to better health.
Why should you care about Nike's new knit shoe? Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report on the multi-faceted impact of a new knitted shoe that Nike is offering and why small businesses should care.