Meet one of the first ladies of science, Stephanie Kwolek! She was the brains behind the synthetic fibre Kevlar which is one of the strongest materials on earth. Its myriad uses improve the quality and safety of our lives today. Kevlar body armour, widely used in military and law enforcement has saved thousands of lives thanks to strong, light, flexible bullet-proof vests. Find out about Stephanie Kwolek's life, how she broke through in what was a man's world and learn about the science behind polymers and how they're made.
22 янв 2023
