Necessity may be the mother of invention, but the women in technology included on this list became inventors out of curiosity and audacity ... And for an updated look at some new mothers of technology ...

Women invented the ... and have more opportunity for invention — remain disproportionately male. Part of the problem, she says, is how we think of scientists and inventors.

And while women haven’t always gotten the level of respect they deserve for their genius ... women have given to the world regarding inventions and innovations. From science to playthings ...

You might not know their names, but they are just two of the female inventors behind everyday ... here are nine inventions we wouldn't have, if it weren't for ground-breaking women.

Women inventors account for just under 13% of ... allowing the creator and subsequent owners to prevent others from using their invention. In order to qualify as an "invention" patent, the filing ...

Others, like Stephanie Kwoleck, have improved safety with inventions like Kevlar ... with 'Role Model' dolls Many women ...

The top 10 inventions that we think have revolutionised our lives in the last 100 years have been revealed in a study by Clearblue Plus. Over 5,000 women across the UK and Europe were asked their ...