Nicole Schmidt

An illustration of a charcuterie board and table loaded with cheeses, garlic, grapes and olives. Tiny goggle-wearing scientists take notes and inspect foods.

May 2024 / Science

Let’s Brie Real: Can Vegan Cheese Pass the Taste Test?

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 - by Nicole Schmidt

And is it actually even cheese?

An illustration of a woman peering through the holes of a birth control blister pack.

Health / January/February 2024

Why Women Hate the Pill

December 6, 2023December 8, 2023 - by Nicole Schmidt

What birth control teaches us about the failure—and future—of women’s health care

A photo illustration of a living room. One half has a neutral colour scheme, while the other half is filled with coral pink.

Arts & Culture

Is the Greige Era of Design Ending?

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 - by Nicole Schmidt

Different time periods are associated with different colours. After a difficult few years, we may see a shift toward more adventurous shades

A photo of different disposable food containers and utensils made out of paper and cardboard.

Environment

When It Comes to Packaging, What’s Actually Sustainable?

August 24, 2023August 28, 2023 - by Nicole Schmidt

An expert unpacks the paper versus plastic debate, concerns about forever chemicals, and Tim Hortons’ pulp fibre lids

An illustration of a person striking a pose while lying on a red carpet, wearing a full denim outfit, a hard hat, and work boots.

Arts & Culture

The Canadian Tuxedo Is Having a Moment—but Is It Actually Canadian?

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 - by Nicole Schmidt

On the long, strange history of the double-denim look

An illustration of a wine glass. The empty half is labelled with a smiley face and the other half filled with wine is labelled with a poison symbol.

Health

How Bad Is Alcohol, Really?

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 - by Nicole Schmidt

New health recommendations suggesting Canadians cut back touched a nerve. But drinking customs are constantly evolving

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Business

Will Groceries Ever Be Affordable?

March 30, 2023June 14, 2024 - by Nicole Schmidt

Food insecurity expert Sylvain Charlebois explains why flawed business regulations are making food unaffordable

Four women showing the evolution of the bra, from corset to bullet bra to push-up to wireless

Health

Underwire Under Fire: How the Pandemic Changed the Bra

February 22, 2022January 3, 2023 - by Nicole Schmidt

Old forms are going bust. Is it a fashion blip or a sign of something larger?

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Society

Don’t Be a Prude: The Benefits of Public Nudity

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 - by Nicole Schmidt

Showing skin shouldn’t be a privilege afforded only to the good looking

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Let’s Brie Real: Can Vegan Cheese Pass the Taste Test?

Is the Greige Era of Design Ending?

When It Comes to Packaging, What’s Actually Sustainable?

The Canadian Tuxedo Is Having a Moment—but Is It Actually Canadian?

Will Groceries Ever Be Affordable?

Underwire Under Fire: How the Pandemic Changed the Bra

Don’t Be a Prude: The Benefits of Public Nudity

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