At just 14 years old, Ann Makosinski created a flashlight powered entirely by the heat of a human hand — no batteries required. Her idea was inspired by a friend in the Philippines who told her she could not study at night and was falling behind in school because her family had no access to electricity. Ann wanted to find a solution. She understood that energy can come from many sources, including the heat produced by the human body. She began researching Peltier tiles, components that generate

A Canadian has made Forbes' 30 Under 30 List. Ann Makosinski invented the 'Hollow Flashlight,' a device powered by the heat in the human hand. She also is the brains behind the 'E Drink,' a travel mug that allows its owner to power their cellphone when the mug is filled with a hot beverage. She joins us from Vancouver with more. | CTV News Channel