Re: 15 Best Inventions Of Earlier Women That Changed The World
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 5:51 pm
13. Astrolabe
The astrolabe is a very ancient astronomical computer for solving problems relating to time and the position of the Sun and stars in the sky. It was invented by a female scientist, philosopher, astronomer and mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria in 370 BC.
14. Body Armor
In 1965, Dr. Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar, a synthetic material that is five times stronger than steel. Her invention saved the lives of thousands of police, fire and military. Kevlar has become the basis for bulletproof vests.
The astrolabe is a very ancient astronomical computer for solving problems relating to time and the position of the Sun and stars in the sky. It was invented by a female scientist, philosopher, astronomer and mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria in 370 BC.
14. Body Armor
In 1965, Dr. Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar, a synthetic material that is five times stronger than steel. Her invention saved the lives of thousands of police, fire and military. Kevlar has become the basis for bulletproof vests.