9 inventions by women that changed the way we live

Invented by Mary Anderson in 1903, windshield wipers are essential for safe driving in rainy conditions.
 

Ada Lovelace wrote the first algorithm intended for a computer in the mid-1800s, which laid the foundation for computer programming.
 

Developed by Marie Van Brittan Brown in 1966, her system laid the groundwork for the home security technology we use today.

Invented by Marion Donovan in the 1950s, this innovation made parenting much more manageable.
 

Grace Hopper developed the first compiler, which translated written language into computer code, a crucial step in software development.
 

Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner's design revolutionized menstrual hygiene with a more comfortable and effective solution.
 

Dr Patricia Bath developed a method for treating burns, enhancing medical care and recovery.
 

Margaret E Knight’s design for a flat-bottom paper bag is widely used in shopping and packaging.
 

Caresse Crosby (Mary Phelps Jacob) invented the modern brassiere, offering a more comfortable and practical alternative to traditional corsets.