/* =====================================================================
   MetaX Academy — Ultra-Premium Design System
   Mobile-first · Futuristic · Gradient · Animated
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core palette */
  --bg: #05060f;
  --bg-2: #090b1a;
  --bg-3: #0d1024;
  --panel: rgba(20, 24, 48, 0.55);
  --panel-solid: #10132a;
  --line: rgba(140, 160, 255, 0.14);
  --line-strong: rgba(140, 160, 255, 0.32);

  --text: #eef1ff;
  --muted: #a6adcf;
  --dim: #6f77a3;

  /* Gradient stops */
  --violet: #7c4dff;
  --indigo: #4d63ff;
  --cyan: #22d3ee;
  --magenta: #ff4dcd;
  --gold: #ffcb6b;
  --emerald: #3ee6b0;

  --grad-aurora: linear-gradient(120deg, #7c4dff 0%, #4d63ff 35%, #22d3ee 100%);
  --grad-solar: linear-gradient(120deg, #ff4dcd 0%, #ff7b54 50%, #ffcb6b 100%);
  --grad-nebula: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c4dff, #ff4dcd 45%, #22d3ee);
  --grad-text: linear-gradient(100deg, #b39bff, #6fe8ff 55%, #ff9be0);

  --radius: 20px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 60px -12px rgba(124, 77, 255, 0.5);
  --maxw: 1200px;
  --font: "Space Grotesk", "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ---------- Animated cosmic backdrop ---------- */
.cosmos {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 20% 0%, rgba(124,77,255,0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 90% 15%, rgba(34,211,238,0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 60% 100%, rgba(255,77,205,0.13), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}
.cosmos::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0%;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 70% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 40% 80%, rgba(180,200,255,0.6), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 85% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 55% 15%, rgba(200,220,255,0.6), transparent);
  background-size: 400px 400px, 500px 500px, 600px 600px, 350px 350px, 450px 450px;
  animation: drift 120s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
@keyframes drift { to { transform: translateY(-400px); } }

.grid-veil {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(124,77,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124,77,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 0%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 3em auto; padding: 0 20px; }
section { position: relative; padding: 72px 0; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(34,211,238,0.06);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.gradient-text {
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 6vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-lead { color: var(--muted); max-width: 62ch; font-size: 1.02rem; }

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  background: rgba(5,6,15,0.62);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 66px; margin: 0 auto;}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700; }
.brand .mark {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px; background: var(--grad-nebula);
  font-size: 1.1rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.brand .name { font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.brand .name b { font-weight: 700; }
.brand .ver { font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--dim); letter-spacing: 0.15em; display: block; }
.nav-links { display: none; gap: 30px; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; transition: color 0.2s; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav-cta {
  display: none;
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--grad-aurora); color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; font-family: var(--font);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--panel); color: var(--text); cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  padding: 12px 20px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(5,6,15,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-weight: 500; }
.mobile-menu a.mm-cta { color: var(--cyan); border-bottom: none; }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 100px; text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--grad-aurora); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 0 70px -8px rgba(124,77,255,0.7); }
.btn-ghost { background: var(--panel); color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { padding: 0px 20px; text-align: center; }
.hero-orbit {
  position: absolute; top: 40px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 640px; height: 640px; max-width: 95vw; pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, rgba(124,77,255,0.25), transparent 40%, rgba(34,211,238,0.2), transparent 70%, rgba(255,77,205,0.2), transparent);
  filter: blur(40px); animation: spin 40s linear infinite; opacity: 0.7;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(360deg); } }
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 9vw, 5rem);
  margin: 20px 0 18px;
}
.hero .lead {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 1.25rem);
  max-width: 60ch; margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.hero .curator { color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 30px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.hero .curator b { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.hero-quote {
  margin: 44px auto 0; max-width: 68ch;
  font-family: var(--font); font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 3.5vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.5; padding: 0 10px;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-quote::before {
  content: "\201C"; font-size: 4rem; color: var(--violet);
  position: absolute; top: -30px; left: -6px; opacity: 0.4; font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

/* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 16px 0; margin-top: 30px; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}
/* Two identical halves side by side; translate exactly one half (-50%) → seamless loop.
   No gap on the track itself so the -50% offset lines up perfectly on every screen. */
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; width: max-content;
  animation: marq 32s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-track span {
  font-family: var(--font); color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 22px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px;
}
.marquee-track span::after { content: "✦"; color: var(--violet); }
@keyframes marq { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.stat {
  padding: 26px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius); text-align: center;
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stat::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: var(--grad-aurora); opacity:0.06; }
.stat .num { font-family: var(--font); font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
.stat .lbl { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.82rem; margin-top: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Axioms ---------- */
.axioms { display: grid; gap: 18px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.axiom {
  padding: 30px 26px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.axiom:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.axiom .glyph { font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--cyan); font-family: var(--font); line-height: 1; }
.axiom h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 14px 0 10px; }
.axiom p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.axiom .rank { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 20px; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(124,77,255,0.14); }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .axioms { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Flagships ---------- */
.flagships { display: grid; gap: 22px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.flagship {
  position: relative; padding: 34px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--panel-solid); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.flagship:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.flagship::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height: 4px;
}
.flagship.aurora::before { background: var(--grad-aurora); }
.flagship.solar::before { background: var(--grad-solar); }
.flagship .fg-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.flagship .fg-icon { font-size: 2rem; width: 58px; height: 58px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(124,77,255,0.1); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.flagship .fg-code { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; color: var(--dim); }
.flagship h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 2px 0; }
.flagship .fg-tag { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; }
.flagship .fg-quote { font-style: italic; color: var(--text); border-left: 2px solid var(--violet); padding-left: 16px; margin: 18px 0; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.flagship .fg-thesis { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }
.flagship .fg-meta { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; }
.pill { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--muted); }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .flagships { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Series grid ---------- */
.filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 26px 0 30px; }
.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 100px; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--muted);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.filter-btn:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--grad-aurora); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }

.series-grid { display: grid; gap: 16px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.series-card {
  position: relative; padding: 24px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
}
.series-card.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.series-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.series-card::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; width:0; height:3px;
  background: var(--grad-nebula); transition: width 0.4s;
}
.series-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.sc-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sc-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(124,77,255,0.1); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.sc-num { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(124,77,255,0.2); line-height: 1; }
.sc-new { position: absolute; top: 5px; right: 5px; font-size: 0.6rem; font-family: var(--font); letter-spacing: 0.15em; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--grad-solar); color: #1a0e00; font-weight: 700; }
.series-card h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sc-sub { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sc-territory { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.sc-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--dim); font-family: var(--font); }
.sc-tier { padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid var(--line); letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .series-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .series-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Cognitive arc ---------- */
.arc { display: grid; gap: 0; grid-template-columns: 1fr; counter-reset: arc; }
.arc-step {
  position: relative; padding: 26px 24px 26px 40px;
  margin-left: 20px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.arc-step::before {
  counter-increment: arc; content: counter(arc);
  position: absolute; left: -24px; top: 24px;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--bg-3); border: 2px solid var(--violet); color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.arc-step h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.arc-step .verb { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 4px 0 8px; font-family: var(--font); }
.arc-step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ---------- Rails ---------- */
.rails { display: grid; gap: 14px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.rail {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.rail:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.rail .r-glyph { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.rail h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.rail p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }
@media (min-width: 700px) { .rails { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .rails { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Credentialing ---------- */
.cred {
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,77,255,0.12), rgba(34,211,238,0.06));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cred h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.4rem); }
.cred blockquote { font-style: italic; color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font); font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 18px 0; }
.cred-ladder { display: grid; gap: 12px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 24px; }
.cred-rung { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: rgba(5,6,15,0.4); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cred-rung .cr-i { font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700; color: var(--cyan); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.cred-rung b { display: block; font-family: var(--font); }
.cred-rung span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }
@media (min-width: 800px) { .cred-ladder { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- Archetypes ---------- */
.arch-grid { display: grid; gap: 14px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.arch {
  padding: 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.arch:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.arch h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.arch .a-path { font-family: var(--font); color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
@media (min-width: 700px) { .arch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .arch-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta-band {
  text-align: center; border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 56px 26px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(124,77,255,0.25), transparent 70%), var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-band p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 52ch; margin: 0 auto 28px; }

/* ---------- Ad slots ---------- */
.ad-slot {
  margin: 0 auto; max-width: var(--maxw); padding: 14px 20px;
}
.ad-inner {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ad-inner .ad-note { color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-family: var(--font); }
.ad-slot ins { display: block; }
/* Collapse ad slots that Google reports as unfilled (or that are empty),
   so the page is never a wall of empty ad boxes — important for AdSense
   approval and for visitors. The label only shows once an ad is present. */
.ad-slot ins.adsbygoogle[data-ad-status="unfilled"] { display: none !important; }
.ad-slot.is-empty { display: none !important; }
.ad-slot .ad-note { display: none; }
.ad-slot.is-filled .ad-note { display: block; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 50px 0 40px; margin-top: 30px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; gap: 30px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.footer .brand { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 44ch; }
.foot-col h5 { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dim); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.foot-col a { display: block; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 6px 0; transition: color 0.2s; }
.foot-col a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.foot-bottom { margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.foot-bottom .glyphs { font-family: var(--font); letter-spacing: 0.3em; color: var(--violet); }
.foot-legal { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 16px; align-items: center; }
.foot-legal a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.8rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.foot-legal a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.foot-legal .sep { color: var(--dim); opacity: 0.5; }
@media (min-width: 800px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Curriculum accordion ---------- */
.page-hero { padding: 70px 0 30px; text-align: center; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 4rem); margin: 16px 0; }
.page-hero p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 60ch; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.05rem; }

.cur-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.cur-row {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--panel); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.cur-row.open { border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.cur-head {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text); text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.cur-num { font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem; color: rgba(124,77,255,0.5); min-width: 30px; }
.cur-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; width: 40px; height: 40px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(124,77,255,0.1); border: 1px solid var(--line); flex-shrink: 0; }
.cur-titles { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.cur-title { display: block; font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; }
.cur-new { font-size: 0.55rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--grad-solar); color: #1a0e00; font-style: normal; vertical-align: middle; }
.cur-sub { display: block; color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.cur-chev { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--muted); flex-shrink: 0; }
.cur-body { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; }
.cur-row.open .cur-body { max-height: 400px; }
.cur-body p { color: var(--muted); padding: 0 20px 16px 64px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cur-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; padding: 0 20px 20px 64px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cur-body p, .cur-tags { padding-left: 20px; }
}

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* =====================================================================
   Image placeholders — indexed art slots
   The user drops files into /img; until then a labelled placeholder shows.
   ===================================================================== */
.img-slot {
  position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,77,255,0.18), rgba(34,211,238,0.10) 55%, rgba(255,77,205,0.14)),
    var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.img-slot img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block; opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.img-slot img.loaded { opacity: 1; }
.img-slot::after { /* animated placeholder shimmer */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 50%, transparent 80%);
  background-size: 220% 100%; animation: shimmer 3.2s linear infinite;
}
.img-slot.has-img::after { display: none; }
@keyframes shimmer { to { background-position: -220% 0; } }
.img-slot .img-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 100px; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(5,6,15,0.6); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--cyan); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.img-slot.has-img .img-tag { display: none; }
.img-slot .img-mark {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 2.4rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.img-slot.has-img .img-mark { display: none; }
/* card-scoped variants */
.flagship .img-slot { margin-bottom: 20px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 8; }
.series-card .img-slot { margin-bottom: 14px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }

/* =====================================================================
   ROOT LANDING — Brand hero + three animated entry pillars
   ===================================================================== */
.root-hero { text-align: center; padding: 30px 20px 10px; }
.root-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 10vw, 6rem); margin: 18px 0 16px; }
.root-hero .lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 3.5vw, 1.4rem); max-width: 62ch; margin: 0 auto 26px; }
.root-hero .tri-glyphs { font-family: var(--font); letter-spacing: 0.5em; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--violet); margin-top: 14px; }

/* Entry pillars */
.pillars { display: grid; gap: 26px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 40px; }
.pillar {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--panel-solid); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), box-shadow 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.98);
}
.pillar.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(124,77,255,0.6); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.pillar::before { content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height: 4px; z-index: 3; }
.pillar.aurora::before { background: var(--grad-aurora); }
.pillar.solar::before  { background: var(--grad-solar); }
.pillar.nebula::before { background: var(--grad-nebula); }
.pillar .p-art {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 7; overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar .p-art .img-slot { border: none; border-radius: 0; aspect-ratio: auto; height: 100%; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.pillar .p-art::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index: 2; pointer-events:none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(5,6,15,0.55) 75%, var(--panel-solid));
}
.pillar .p-orbit {
  position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -20%; width: 60%; aspect-ratio: 1; z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(30px); opacity: 0.7; pointer-events: none;
  animation: spin 30s linear infinite;
}
.pillar.aurora .p-orbit { background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, rgba(124,77,255,0.5), transparent 60%); }
.pillar.solar  .p-orbit { background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, rgba(255,123,84,0.5), transparent 60%); }
.pillar.nebula .p-orbit { background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, rgba(255,77,205,0.5), transparent 60%); }
.pillar .p-body { position: relative; z-index: 3; padding: 26px 26px 30px; margin-top: -34px; }
.pillar .p-code { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; color: var(--dim); text-transform: uppercase; }
.pillar .p-glyph {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: rgba(124,77,255,0.12);
  margin-bottom: 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.pillar h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2rem); margin: 6px 0 4px; }
.pillar .p-tag { color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem; font-family: var(--font); }
.pillar .p-desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 14px 0 18px; }
.pillar .p-stats { display: flex; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.pillar .p-stats .ps { }
.pillar .p-stats .ps b { display: block; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; }
.pillar .p-stats .ps span { color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pillar .p-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: 100px; color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-aurora); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, gap 0.25s;
}
.pillar.solar .p-cta  { background: var(--grad-solar); color: #1a0e00; }
.pillar.nebula .p-cta { background: var(--grad-nebula); }
.pillar .p-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); gap: 16px; box-shadow: 0 0 70px -8px rgba(124,77,255,0.7); }
.pillar .p-cta .arw { transition: transform 0.25s; }
.pillar .p-cta:hover .arw { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); align-items: stretch; }
  .pillar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .pillar .p-body { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .pillar .p-cta { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   Community + MacroLifeTach shared feature/level blocks
   ===================================================================== */
.feature-grid { display: grid; gap: 18px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 30px; }
.feature {
  padding: 26px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.feature .f-glyph { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.feature h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1040px) { .feature-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .feature-grid.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* Level ladder (Terms of Top Levels) */
.levels { display: grid; gap: 12px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 30px; counter-reset: lvl; }
.level {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 18px; padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.level:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); transform: translateX(6px); }
.level .lv-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(124,77,255,0.12); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.level h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.level p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Numbered steps (process) */
.steps { display: grid; gap: 16px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 30px; counter-reset: stp; }
.step-card {
  position: relative; padding: 26px 24px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.step-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.step-card::before {
  counter-increment: stp; content: "0" counter(stp);
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700; font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(124,77,255,0.18); display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.step-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.step-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1040px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }

/* =====================================================================
   MacroLifeTach — crises grid + programs grid + governance
   ===================================================================== */
.crisis-grid { display: grid; gap: 16px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 30px; }
.crisis {
  padding: 24px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.crisis:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.crisis .c-glyph { font-size: 1.7rem; }
.crisis h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 10px 0 6px; }
.crisis p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .crisis-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .crisis-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }

.programs { display: grid; gap: 18px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 30px; }
.program {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.program:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.program.flagship { border-color: var(--line-strong); background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,123,84,0.12), rgba(124,77,255,0.08)); }
.program .pr-art { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.program .pr-art .img-slot { border: none; border-radius: 0; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: auto; }
.program .pr-body { padding: 22px; }
.program .pr-code { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--dim); }
.program .pr-flag { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--grad-solar); color: #1a0e00; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 8px; }
.program h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 8px 0 2px; }
.program .pr-en { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; font-family: var(--font); }
.program p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 12px; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .programs { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1040px) { .programs { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* Big statement / thesis band */
.thesis-band {
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 44px 30px; margin-top: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,77,255,0.14), rgba(34,211,238,0.06));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.thesis-band .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.thesis-band blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text); border-left: 3px solid var(--violet); padding-left: 20px;
}
.thesis-band blockquote span { color: var(--gold); }

/* Page-transition (fade+rise on load) */
.page-fade { animation: pageIn 0.6s ease both; }
@keyframes pageIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* =====================================================================
   Card "View details" links (+ stretched clickable card)
   ===================================================================== */
.card-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--cyan);
  text-decoration: none; transition: gap 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.card-link:hover { gap: 13px; color: var(--text); }
.card-link .arw { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.card-link:hover .arw { transform: translateX(3px); }
/* stretched link makes the entire card clickable while keeping inner links usable */
.card-link.stretch::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
}
.series-card { position: relative; }
.series-card .sc-new { z-index: 2; }

/* =====================================================================
   MEGA-MENU
   ===================================================================== */
.nav-links.mega { display: none; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .nav-links.mega { display: flex; } }
.mm-item { position: relative; }
.mm-top {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 100px; transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.mm-top:hover { color: var(--text); background: rgba(140,160,255,0.08); }
.mm-top.active { color: var(--text); }
.mm-top.active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 2px; height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px; background: var(--grad-aurora);
}
.mm-caret { font-size: 0.7rem; transition: transform 0.25s; opacity: 0.7; }
.mm-item.has-panel:hover .mm-caret, .mm-item.open .mm-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Panel: absolutely positioned under its item, never clipped, never left hidden-but-clickable */
.mm-panel {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 0; z-index: 200;
  min-width: 300px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0s linear 0.22s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mm-item.has-panel:hover .mm-panel,
.mm-item.open .mm-panel {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0s;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.mm-panel-inner {
  display: flex; gap: 26px; padding: 20px 22px;
  background: rgba(10,12,26,0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}
.mm-group h6 {
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mm-group a {
  display: block; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 7px 10px; border-radius: 8px; white-space: nowrap; transition: color 0.18s, background 0.18s, padding-left 0.18s;
}
.mm-group a:hover { color: var(--text); background: rgba(140,160,255,0.08); padding-left: 14px; }

/* Search trigger button in nav */
.nav-search-btn {
  display: none; align-items: center; gap: 8px; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 100px; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--muted);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .nav-search-btn { display: inline-flex; } }
.nav-search-btn:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--text); }
.nav-search-btn span[aria-hidden] { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.nav-search-btn kbd {
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--dim);
}

/* =====================================================================
   SMART SEARCH MODAL
   ===================================================================== */
.search-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300; display: none; }
.search-modal.open { display: block; }
.search-backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(3,4,12,0.72); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); animation: pageIn 0.2s ease; }
.search-box {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; width: min(680px, 92vw);
  margin: 10vh auto 0; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(12,14,30,0.98); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.85); overflow: hidden;
  animation: searchIn 0.28s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
}
@keyframes searchIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-14px) scale(0.98); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.search-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.search-ic { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--cyan); }
#searchInput {
  flex: 1; background: none; border: none; outline: none; color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.05rem;
}
#searchInput::placeholder { color: var(--dim); }
.search-close { background: none; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--muted); width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer; }
.search-close:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.search-results { max-height: 52vh; overflow-y: auto; padding: 8px; }
.search-empty { color: var(--dim); padding: 24px 14px; text-align: center; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.search-result {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 2px 12px; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none; align-items: start;
}
.search-result:hover, .search-result.active { background: rgba(124,77,255,0.14); }
.sr-cat {
  grid-row: 1 / span 2; align-self: center;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 100px; padding: 4px 10px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.sr-title { color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.sr-snippet { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.search-result mark, mark.hl-live { background: rgba(255,203,107,0.28); color: var(--gold); border-radius: 3px; padding: 0 2px; }
mark.hl-live { background: rgba(255,203,107,0.9); color: #1a0e00; }
.search-foot { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 12px 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.75rem; }
.search-foot kbd { font-family: var(--font); padding: 1px 6px; border-radius: 5px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid var(--line); margin-right: 3px; }
.mobile-menu a.active { color: var(--cyan); }

/* =====================================================================
   NEWS + ARTICLE + DETAIL pages
   ===================================================================== */
.layout-aside { display: grid; gap: 30px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .layout-aside { grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; align-items: start; } }
.aside {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px 22px;
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) { .aside { position: sticky; top: 90px; } }
.aside::before { content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; background: var(--grad-aurora); }
.aside h5 { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dim); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.aside .aside-block { animation: asideIn 0.6s ease both; }
.aside .aside-block + .aside-block { margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
@keyframes asideIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.aside a { display: block; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; padding: 7px 0; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s; border-radius: 6px; }
.aside a:hover { color: var(--cyan); padding-left: 6px; }
.aside .cat-pill {
  display: inline-flex; margin: 0 6px 8px 0; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: all 0.2s;
}
.aside .cat-pill:hover, .aside .cat-pill.active { color: #fff; background: var(--grad-aurora); border-color: transparent; padding-left: 12px; }

/* News grid */
.news-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 24px 0 30px; }
.news-grid { display: grid; gap: 20px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.news-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
}
.news-card.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.news-card .nc-art { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.news-card .nc-art .img-slot { border: none; border-radius: 0; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: auto; }
.news-card .nc-body { padding: 18px 20px 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.news-card .nc-cat { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); }
.news-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 8px 0 8px; line-height: 1.25; }
.news-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; flex: 1; }
.news-card .nc-meta { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; margin-top: 16px; color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.78rem; font-family: var(--font); }
.news-card .nc-more { color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 14px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; transition: gap 0.2s; }
.news-card .nc-more:hover { gap: 12px; }

/* Article body */
.article { max-width: 760px; }
.article .art-hero .img-slot { aspect-ratio: 16 / 8; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.article .art-cat { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); }
.article h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 6vw, 3rem); margin: 10px 0 14px; }
.article .art-meta { color: var(--dim); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 26px; font-family: var(--font); }
.article-body { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--text); margin: 34px 0 12px; }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--text); margin: 26px 0 10px; }
.article-body p { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { margin: 0 0 18px 22px; }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.article-body blockquote { border-left: 3px solid var(--violet); padding-left: 18px; font-style: italic; color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font); margin: 20px 0; }
.article-body a { color: var(--cyan); }
.article-body code { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.9em; }
.article-body img { max-width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.art-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 30px; }

/* Detail page hero */
.detail-hero .img-slot { aspect-ratio: 16 / 7; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.detail-hero .d-code { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; color: var(--dim); text-transform: uppercase; }
.detail-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3.2rem); margin: 10px 0 12px; }
.detail-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 22px 0; }

/* ---------- Contact form ---------- */
.contact-form { margin-top: 26px; display: grid; gap: 18px; max-width: 560px; }
.contact-form .field { display: grid; gap: 7px; }
.contact-form label { font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--muted); }
.contact-form input, .contact-form select, .contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 15px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.98rem; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form select:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124,77,255,0.18);
}
.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.contact-form select option { background: var(--panel-solid); color: var(--text); }
.form-status { font-size: 0.9rem; min-height: 1.2em; }
.form-status.ok { color: var(--emerald); }
.form-status.err { color: var(--magenta); }

/* =====================================================================
   BRANDED DETAIL LANDING HERO — animated, per-item gradient, slow-moving BG
   ===================================================================== */
.detail-landing {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 30px; isolation: isolate;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  min-height: clamp(340px, 60vw, 480px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: clamp(24px, 5vw, 54px);
}
/* Slow-moving background image layer */
.detail-landing .dl-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: -6% ; z-index: -3;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  animation: dlPan 34s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}
.detail-landing .dl-bg::after { /* subtle zoom shimmer while image loads */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), transparent 40%);
}
/* Branded gradient wash (color set inline per item via --brandA/--brandB) */
.detail-landing .dl-grad {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; opacity: 0.9;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 15% 0%, var(--brandA, rgba(124,77,255,0.55)), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 100% 100%, var(--brandB, rgba(34,211,238,0.5)), transparent 55%);
  animation: dlGlow 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
/* Readability veil so text sits on any image */
.detail-landing .dl-veil {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,6,15,0.15) 0%, rgba(5,6,15,0.55) 55%, rgba(5,6,15,0.9) 100%);
}
.detail-landing .dl-orbit {
  position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px; width: 260px; height: 260px; z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); opacity: 0.5;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, var(--brandA, rgba(124,77,255,0.4)), transparent 60%);
  animation: dlSpin 40s linear infinite;
}
.detail-landing .dl-badge {
  align-self: flex-start; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 1.6rem; width: 56px; height: 56px; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); margin-bottom: 18px;
  animation: dlFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.detail-landing .dl-code {
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #dfe4ff;
}
.detail-landing h1 {
  font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.05;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6.5vw, 3.6rem); margin: 10px 0 12px; color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  animation: dlRise 0.8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
.detail-landing .dl-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.6vw, 1.35rem);
  color: #eef1ff; max-width: 640px; animation: dlRise 0.8s 0.12s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
.detail-landing .detail-meta { margin-top: 20px; animation: dlRise 0.8s 0.24s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both; }
.detail-landing .detail-meta .pill { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-color: var(--line-strong); color:#eef1ff; }

@keyframes dlPan { from { transform: scale(1.06) translate(0,0); } to { transform: scale(1.12) translate(-2.5%, -2%); } }
@keyframes dlGlow { from { opacity: 0.68; } to { opacity: 0.95; } }
@keyframes dlSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes dlFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }
@keyframes dlRise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* Ad label clarity (AdSense policy: ads must be clearly distinguishable) */
.ad-slot.is-filled .ad-note { text-align: center; font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dim); margin-top: 6px; }

/* Adsterra banner slot (runs alongside AdSense; hidden until configured) */
.adsterra-slot { min-height: 0; text-align: center; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }

/* Page-transition (fade+rise on load) — already defined; keep. */

/* ---------- Reduce motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
  .reveal, .series-card, .pillar, .news-card, .aside .aside-block,
  .detail-landing h1, .detail-landing .dl-tagline, .detail-landing .detail-meta { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .detail-landing .dl-bg, .detail-landing .dl-grad, .detail-landing .dl-orbit, .detail-landing .dl-badge, .marquee-track { animation: none !important; }
  .img-slot::after { display: none; }
}