:root{
  --bg:#11122b;
  --bg-soft:#181a3d;
  --panel:#1b1d45;
  --panel-2:#242653;
  --ink:#f4efff;
  --muted:#c1bfd4;
  --gold:#c8a7ff;
  --gold-bright:#eadcff;
  --violet:#8e7ce3;
  --line:rgba(200,167,255,.25);
  --shadow:0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.42);
  --radius:24px;
  --max:1180px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(123,104,238,.26), transparent 36%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 8%, rgba(93,76,180,.22), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(39,50,120,.18), transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#11122b 0%,#141634 50%,#0f1027 100%);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:"Avenir Next","Trebuchet MS",ui-sans-serif,system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  line-height:1.65;
}
body::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.23;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:36px 36px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, black, transparent 88%);
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button,input,textarea{font:inherit}
.container{width:min(calc(100% - 32px),var(--max));margin-inline:auto}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.skip-link:focus{left:16px;top:16px;z-index:999;background:#fff;color:#000;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px}
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  background:rgba(8,11,20,.82);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-wrap{
  min-height:76px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em}
.brand-mark{
  width:42px;height:42px;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold-bright);box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(214,179,106,.15)
}
.brand small{display:block;font-family:Inter,sans-serif;color:var(--muted);font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase}
.nav-toggle{
  width:46px;height:46px;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;color:var(--ink);
  display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer;
}
.nav-toggle span,.nav-toggle::before,.nav-toggle::after{
  content:"";display:block;width:22px;height:2px;background:currentColor;transition:.25s
}
.nav-toggle::before{transform:translateY(-6px)}
.nav-toggle::after{transform:translateY(6px)}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span{opacity:0}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"]::before{transform:translateY(2px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"]::after{transform:translateY(0) rotate(-45deg)}
.site-nav{
  position:absolute;left:16px;right:16px;top:84px;
  padding:18px;background:rgba(16,21,34,.98);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:none
}
.site-nav.open{display:block}
.site-nav a{
  display:block;padding:12px 10px;border-radius:10px;color:var(--muted)
}
.site-nav a:hover,.site-nav a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--gold-bright);background:rgba(214,179,106,.07)}
.nav-cta{border:1px solid var(--gold)!important;color:var(--gold-bright)!important;text-align:center;margin-top:10px}

.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:82px 0 76px}
.hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:440px;height:440px;border:1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.15);border-radius:50%;
  right:-220px;top:20px;box-shadow:0 0 0 40px rgba(214,179,106,.025),0 0 0 90px rgba(118,104,168,.02)
}
.eyebrow{
  color:var(--gold);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.22em;font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;margin-bottom:14px
}
.hero h1,.page-hero h1{
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(2.65rem,8vw,6rem);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:0 0 22px;max-width:980px
}
.hero h1 em{font-weight:400;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.hero p{max-width:760px;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2.5vw,1.28rem);color:#c9cbd3;margin-bottom:30px}
.actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}
.button{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:50px;padding:0 20px;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--gold);color:#0b0e17;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));
  font-weight:800;box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(214,179,106,.18)
}
.button.secondary{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:none}
.button:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
.symbol-orbit{
  margin-top:48px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px
}
.symbol-orbit div{
  min-height:114px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;padding:16px;color:var(--muted)
}
.symbol-orbit strong{display:block;color:var(--gold-bright);font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4rem}

.section{padding:72px 0}
.section.alt{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018),rgba(255,255,255,0));border-block:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.035)}
.section-head{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;margin-bottom:28px}
.section h2{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem);line-height:1.05;margin:0}
.section-intro{max-width:720px;color:var(--muted);margin:10px 0 0}
.grid-3{display:grid;gap:18px}
.card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045),rgba(255,255,255,.018));
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px;box-shadow:0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.18)
}
.card .icon{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid var(--gold);
  color:var(--gold-bright);font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:18px
}
.card h3{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;font-size:1.45rem;margin:0 0 8px}
.card p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.card-link{display:inline-block;color:var(--gold-bright);margin-top:18px;font-weight:700}
.article-card{overflow:hidden;padding:0}
.article-art{
  min-height:220px;background:
  radial-gradient(circle at 25% 25%,rgba(214,179,106,.20),transparent 25%),
  linear-gradient(135deg,#171b2a,#0b0e18 58%,#2a2030);
  position:relative
}
.article-art::before,.article-art::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;border:1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.25);border-radius:50%;inset:38px
}
.article-art::after{inset:74px;border-color:rgba(118,104,168,.42)}
.article-body{padding:24px}
.meta{color:var(--gold);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.article-body h3{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;font-size:1.55rem;line-height:1.15;margin:10px 0}
.article-body p{color:var(--muted)}
.quote-block{
  padding:38px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 10%,rgba(214,179,106,.09),transparent 38%),var(--panel);
}
.quote-block blockquote{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(1.65rem,4vw,2.7rem);line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 16px}
.quote-block cite{color:var(--muted);font-style:normal}
.newsletter{
  display:grid;gap:20px;padding:32px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(118,104,168,.17),rgba(214,179,106,.08))
}
.newsletter form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
input,textarea{
  width:100%;background:#0b0f19;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;color:var(--ink);
  padding:14px 16px;outline:none
}
input:focus,textarea:focus{border-color:var(--gold)}
textarea{min-height:160px;resize:vertical}
.page-hero{
padding:72px 0 44px;
position:relative;
background:
linear-gradient(rgba(16,18,45,.82),rgba(16,18,45,.90)),
url('../images/intro-collage.png') center/cover no-repeat;
overflow:hidden}

.page-hero p{max-width:760px;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.12rem}
.content-grid{display:grid;gap:28px}
.prose{max-width:820px}
.prose h2,.prose h3{font-family:Georgia,serif}
.prose h2{font-size:2rem;margin-top:2.2em}
.prose h3{font-size:1.4rem;margin-top:1.8em}
.prose p,.prose li{color:#c5c8d1}
.prose a{color:var(--gold-bright);text-decoration:underline}
.sidebar{align-self:start}
.sidebar .card{position:sticky;top:100px}
.service-list{display:grid;gap:14px}
.service-item{padding:20px;border-left:2px solid var(--gold);background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);border-radius:0 16px 16px 0}
.contact-grid{display:grid;gap:22px}
footer{padding:46px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:72px}
.footer-grid{display:grid;gap:30px}
.footer-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;color:var(--muted)}
.footer-note{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 12px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem}
hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:34px 0}

@media (min-width:760px){
  .grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .newsletter{grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;align-items:center;padding:42px}
  .newsletter form{flex-direction:row}
  .newsletter input{flex:1}
  .symbol-orbit{max-width:760px}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr auto;align-items:end}
}
@media (min-width:980px){
  .nav-toggle{display:none}
  .site-nav{position:static;display:flex!important;align-items:center;background:transparent;border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:0}
  .site-nav a{padding:10px 12px}
  .nav-cta{margin:0 0 0 8px;padding-inline:18px!important}
  .hero{padding:118px 0 96px}
  .content-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 320px}
}

.blog-layout{display:grid;gap:26px}
.blog-featured{display:grid;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.05),rgba(255,255,255,.02))}
.blog-featured .article-art{min-height:300px}
.blog-featured .article-body{padding:30px}
.blog-list{display:grid;gap:18px}
.blog-post-row{padding:22px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.025)}
.blog-post-row h3{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;margin:6px 0;font-size:1.5rem}
.blog-post-row p{margin:0;color:var(--muted)}
.blog-date{color:var(--gold-bright);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.blog-tools{padding:22px;border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:20px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.02)}
@media (min-width:900px){
  .blog-layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 320px}
  .blog-featured{grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr}
  .blog-featured .article-art{min-height:100%}
}


/* ===== Symbol Wizards v3: playful intellectual world ===== */
:root{
  --teal:#63e6d6;
  --coral:#ff8e88;
  --sun:#ffd166;
  --electric:#7fb3ff;
  --magenta:#f38cff;
  --mint:#9cf0c7;
}

.fun-bg{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.fun-bg::before,
.fun-bg::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(1px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.fun-bg::before{
  width:240px;height:240px;right:-80px;top:30px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(99,230,214,.18),rgba(99,230,214,0) 70%);
}
.fun-bg::after{
  width:280px;height:280px;left:-120px;bottom:-80px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,142,136,.16),rgba(255,142,136,0) 70%);
}

.play-grid{display:grid;gap:18px}
.play-card{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:220px;
  padding:24px;
  border-radius:26px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.08),rgba(255,255,255,.025)),
    var(--panel);
  box-shadow:0 16px 50px rgba(6,7,30,.25);
  transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}
.play-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px) rotate(-.25deg);
  box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(6,7,30,.38);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.24);
}
.play-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;
  right:-34px;bottom:-34px;
  background:var(--card-glow,rgba(200,167,255,.15));
}
.play-card h3{
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1.55rem;
  margin:0 0 10px;
}
.play-card p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.play-card .card-link{position:relative;z-index:2}
.play-card.teal{--card-glow:rgba(99,230,214,.24)}
.play-card.coral{--card-glow:rgba(255,142,136,.24)}
.play-card.sun{--card-glow:rgba(255,209,102,.24)}
.play-card.electric{--card-glow:rgba(127,179,255,.24)}
.play-card.magenta{--card-glow:rgba(243,140,255,.24)}
.play-card.mint{--card-glow:rgba(156,240,199,.24)}

.quest-badge,.level-badge,.category-pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:7px;
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:7px 11px;
  font-size:.77rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.quest-badge{background:rgba(99,230,214,.14);color:var(--teal);border:1px solid rgba(99,230,214,.28)}
.level-badge{background:rgba(255,209,102,.14);color:var(--sun);border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.28)}
.category-pill{background:rgba(127,179,255,.13);color:var(--electric);border:1px solid rgba(127,179,255,.24)}

.icon-orb{
  width:58px;height:58px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border-radius:18px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.13),rgba(255,255,255,.04));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  font-size:1.45rem;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.hero-fun{
  position:relative;
}
.hero-fun .spark{
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:currentColor;
  opacity:.65;
  animation:floatSpark 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-fun .s1{width:8px;height:8px;left:6%;top:22%;color:var(--teal)}
.hero-fun .s2{width:12px;height:12px;right:12%;top:18%;color:var(--sun);animation-delay:1s}
.hero-fun .s3{width:7px;height:7px;right:23%;bottom:18%;color:var(--coral);animation-delay:2s}
.hero-fun .s4{width:10px;height:10px;left:20%;bottom:14%;color:var(--magenta);animation-delay:3s}
@keyframes floatSpark{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
  50%{transform:translateY(-12px) scale(1.15)}
}

.quest-list{display:grid;gap:14px}
.quest-item{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:20px;
  border-radius:20px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}
.quest-number{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--electric),var(--magenta));
  color:#11122b;font-weight:900
}

.artifact-card{
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:24px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}
.artifact-visual{
  min-height:200px;
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:3rem;
  color:white;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.18),transparent 22%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#594bb7,#2d2f74 55%,#113957);
}
.artifact-visual.coral{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#8f3d6c,#5d315f 55%,#263661)}
.artifact-visual.sun{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#8f6a27,#584372 55%,#1d3655)}
.artifact-body{padding:22px}
.artifact-body h3{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;margin:8px 0}
.artifact-body p{color:var(--muted)}

.field-card{
  position:relative;
  min-height:255px;
  padding:22px;
  border-radius:22px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,255,255,.08),rgba(255,255,255,.018));
}
.field-symbol{
  font-size:2.4rem;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.field-card h3{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;font-size:1.55rem;margin:0 0 8px}
.field-card p{color:var(--muted)}
.field-card .use-it{
  margin-top:14px;
  padding-top:14px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-size:.92rem
}

.student-grid{display:grid;gap:18px}
.student-card{
  padding:22px;
  border-radius:22px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.055),rgba(255,255,255,.02));
}
.student-card h3{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;margin:8px 0}
.student-card p{color:var(--muted)}

.notice{
  padding:22px;
  border-radius:18px;
  border-left:4px solid var(--teal);
  background:rgba(99,230,214,.08);
}
.notice strong{color:var(--teal)}

.filter-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:22px 0}
.filter-chip{
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--muted);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:9px 13px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}

@media(min-width:700px){
  .play-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .student-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(min-width:1000px){
  .play-grid.three{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .student-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
}

:root{--aurora:#7ee7d8;--violet-soft:#a99cff;--amber-soft:#ffd27a}
body{background:radial-gradient(circle at 15% 0%,rgba(118,92,230,.28),transparent 30%),radial-gradient(circle at 85% 5%,rgba(65,148,180,.18),transparent 28%),linear-gradient(180deg,#11132d,#17183b 48%,#101229)}
.site-header{background:rgba(17,19,45,.80)}
.brand-mark{border-color:var(--aurora);color:var(--aurora)}
.button{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--aurora),var(--violet-soft));border-color:transparent;color:#0d1027}
.button.secondary{background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);color:var(--ink);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.map-hero{padding:105px 0 88px;overflow:hidden}
.map-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3rem,9vw,7.3rem);max-width:1000px}
.map-hero .lead{max-width:820px;font-size:clamp(1.08rem,2.4vw,1.34rem);color:#d4d2e1}
.constellation-wrap{margin-top:48px;overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:18px}
.constellation{position:relative;min-width:920px;height:540px}
.constellation:before,.constellation:after{content:"";position:absolute;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:50%;inset:70px 175px}
.constellation:after{inset:140px 255px;border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.12)}
.map-node{position:absolute;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:7px;text-align:center;transition:.2s}
.map-node:hover{transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.04)}
.map-node .orb{width:74px;height:74px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);background:linear-gradient(145deg,#6e63cf,#2f447f);font-size:1.45rem;box-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(126,231,216,.11)}
.map-node strong{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif}
.map-node small{color:var(--muted);font-size:.72rem}
.map-node.center{left:410px;top:215px}.map-node.center .orb{width:105px;height:105px;font-size:2rem}
.n-ai{left:420px;top:0}.n-science{left:205px;top:60px}.n-tech{left:655px;top:60px}.n-art{left:35px;top:195px}.n-film{left:210px;top:185px}.n-politics{left:675px;top:185px}.n-religion{left:825px;top:200px}.n-music{left:75px;top:380px}.n-language{left:245px;top:365px}.n-culture{left:640px;top:365px}.n-sports{left:805px;top:385px}.n-history{left:350px;top:455px}.n-education{left:545px;top:455px}
.portal-grid,.world-grid,.signal-grid{display:grid;gap:18px}
.portal,.world-card,.signal-card{padding:25px;border-radius:26px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.065),rgba(255,255,255,.016))}
.portal{min-height:245px}.portal h3,.world-card h3,.signal-card h3{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;font-size:1.55rem}.portal p,.world-card p,.signal-card p{color:var(--muted)}
.portal-icon{font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:20px}
.museum-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018),transparent);border-block:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.045)}
.investigation-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px;margin:28px 0}
.investigation-step{padding:18px;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);background:rgba(255,255,255,.02)}
.investigation-step span{display:block;color:var(--aurora);font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.12em}.investigation-step strong{font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif}
.global-note{padding:30px;border-radius:26px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);background:radial-gradient(circle at 85% 0%,rgba(126,231,216,.13),transparent 35%),rgba(255,255,255,.025)}
.investigation-layout{display:grid;gap:28px}.investigation-nav{display:grid;gap:8px}.investigation-nav a{padding:10px 12px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:var(--muted)}
@media(min-width:760px){.portal-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.world-grid,.signal-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.investigation-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}
@media(min-width:980px){.investigation-layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 280px}}


/* ===== v4.1 Navigation + Hero cleanup ===== */
:root{--max:1280px}

.nav-wrap{
  min-height:68px;
  gap:24px;
}
.brand{
  gap:10px;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  font-size:1rem;
}
.brand-mark{
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
}
.brand small{
  font-size:.58rem;
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.site-nav{
  gap:2px;
}
.site-nav a{
  font-size:.91rem;
  padding:9px 10px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-cta{
  padding-inline:16px!important;
}
.map-hero{
  padding:76px 0 70px;
}
.map-hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:42px;
  align-items:center;
}
.map-hero-copy{
  max-width:760px;
}
.map-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(3.15rem,6.3vw,5.8rem);
  line-height:.98;
  max-width:780px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.map-hero .lead{
  max-width:720px;
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.7vw,1.25rem);
  line-height:1.62;
}
.map-hero .actions{
  margin-top:28px;
}
.hero-map-card{
  position:relative;
  min-height:450px;
  border-radius:32px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,rgba(126,231,216,.10),transparent 27%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 25%,rgba(169,156,255,.15),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.055),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 25px 80px rgba(7,9,35,.28);
}
.hero-map-card::before,
.hero-map-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  inset:62px;
}
.hero-map-card::after{
  inset:125px;
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.12);
}
.mini-node{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:2;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
  font-size:.75rem;
  color:var(--muted);
  transition:transform .2s ease,color .2s ease;
}
.mini-node:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  color:white;
}
.mini-node .mini-orb{
  width:54px;
  height:54px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#6f64ce,#33477d);
  color:white;
  font-size:1rem;
  box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(126,231,216,.10);
}
.mini-node.center{
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
}
.mini-node.center:hover{
  transform:translate(-50%,calc(-50% - 3px));
}
.mini-node.center .mini-orb{
  width:88px;
  height:88px;
  font-size:1.6rem;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--aurora),var(--violet-soft));
  color:#10132d;
}
.mini-node.center strong{
  color:white;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1rem;
}
.mn-ai{left:46%;top:7%}
.mn-film{left:11%;top:24%}
.mn-politics{right:10%;top:24%}
.mn-music{left:7%;bottom:17%}
.mn-culture{right:7%;bottom:17%}
.mn-science{left:32%;bottom:4%}
.mn-art{right:30%;bottom:4%}
.hero-map-label{
  position:absolute;
  left:24px;
  top:22px;
  z-index:3;
  color:var(--aurora);
  font-size:.72rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  font-weight:800;
}
.constellation-wrap{
  display:none;
}

@media (max-width:1120px){
  .site-nav a{font-size:.84rem;padding-inline:7px}
  .brand small{display:none}
}
@media (min-width:900px){
  .map-hero-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.08fr) minmax(390px,.92fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width:979px){
  .nav-wrap{min-height:70px}
  .site-nav a{font-size:1rem;padding:12px 10px}
  .brand small{display:block}
}
@media (max-width:899px){
  .map-hero{
    padding:62px 0 56px;
  }
  .map-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(3rem,12vw,4.8rem);
  }
  .hero-map-card{
    min-height:390px;
  }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .map-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.7rem,14vw,4rem);
  }
  .hero-map-card{
    min-height:340px;
  }
  .mini-node .mini-orb{
    width:46px;height:46px;
  }
  .mini-node.center .mini-orb{
    width:76px;height:76px;
  }
  .hero-map-card::before{inset:48px}
  .hero-map-card::after{inset:102px}
}


/* ===== v4.4 Interactive museum hero ===== */
.interactive-museum-hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:720px;
  padding:74px 0 66px;
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-art-layer{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-3;
}
.hero-art-layer img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
  filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.04);
  transform:scale(1.015);
}
.hero-art-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,10,28,.92) 0%,rgba(8,10,28,.78) 34%,rgba(8,10,28,.42) 62%,rgba(8,10,28,.60) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,10,28,.14),rgba(8,10,28,.46));
}
.interactive-hero-grid{
  min-height:580px;
  display:grid;
  gap:42px;
  align-items:center;
}
.interactive-hero-copy{
  max-width:660px;
}
.interactive-hero-copy h1{
  font-size:clamp(3.3rem,6.5vw,6.15rem);
  line-height:.96;
  margin:0 0 24px;
  text-wrap:balance;
  text-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.34);
}
.interactive-hero-copy .lead{
  max-width:610px;
  font-size:clamp(1.04rem,1.6vw,1.22rem);
  color:#f0edf8;
  text-shadow:0 3px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.meaning-wheel-wrap{
  display:grid;
  justify-items:center;
  align-content:center;
}
.meaning-wheel{
  position:relative;
  width:min(500px,42vw);
  aspect-ratio:1;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,205,94,.68);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center,rgba(11,15,38,.97) 0 26%,rgba(12,17,42,.94) 26.5% 49%,rgba(10,14,35,.93) 49.5% 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.42),
    0 0 38px rgba(255,205,94,.10),
    inset 0 0 45px rgba(126,231,216,.04);
  backdrop-filter:blur(7px);
}
.wheel-rings,
.wheel-rings::before,
.wheel-rings::after{
  position:absolute;
  content:"";
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.wheel-rings{inset:25%;border:1px solid rgba(255,205,94,.34)}
.wheel-rings::before{inset:-49%;border:1px solid rgba(255,205,94,.22)}
.wheel-rings::after{inset:-98%;border:1px solid rgba(255,205,94,.18)}
.wheel-center{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  width:31%;
  aspect-ratio:1;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  display:grid;
  place-content:center;
  justify-items:center;
  text-align:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  color:white;
  z-index:4;
}
.wheel-star{
  width:58px;
  height:58px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  margin-bottom:9px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,205,94,.65);
  border-radius:50%;
  color:#ffd166;
  font-size:1.75rem;
  transition:.22s ease;
}
.wheel-center strong{
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(.78rem,1vw,1rem);
  line-height:1.22;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.wheel-center:hover .wheel-star{
  transform:rotate(18deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(255,209,102,.22);
}
.wheel-topic{
  --angle:0deg;
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  width:22%;
  min-height:75px;
  transform:
    translate(-50%,-50%)
    rotate(var(--angle))
    translateY(-203%)
    rotate(calc(var(--angle) * -1));
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:4px;
  text-align:center;
  color:#f4efff;
  font-size:clamp(.67rem,.82vw,.83rem);
  line-height:1.08;
  z-index:5;
  transition:color .2s ease,filter .2s ease;
}
.wheel-topic::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-9px -5px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(126,231,216,0);
  border:1px solid transparent;
  z-index:-1;
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.wheel-topic:hover::after,
.wheel-topic:focus-visible::after{
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.09);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.25);
}
.wheel-topic:hover{
  color:white;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(126,231,216,.28));
}
.wheel-icon{
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  width:37px;
  height:37px;
  color:var(--aurora);
  font-size:1.15rem;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.24);
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.05);
}
.topic-film{--angle:0deg}
.topic-politics{--angle:25.714deg}
.topic-religion{--angle:51.428deg}
.topic-history{--angle:77.142deg}
.topic-culture{--angle:102.856deg}
.topic-science{--angle:128.57deg}
.topic-tech{--angle:154.284deg}
.topic-ai{--angle:180deg}
.topic-education{--angle:205.714deg}
.topic-relationships{--angle:231.428deg}
.topic-humor{--angle:257.142deg}
.topic-gaming{--angle:282.856deg}
.topic-art{--angle:308.57deg}
.topic-music{--angle:334.284deg}
.wheel-instruction{
  margin:17px 0 0;
  color:#d8d4e3;
  font-size:.9rem;
  text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.65);
}
.hero-collage-card,
.hero-map-card{
  display:none!important;
}

@media(min-width:920px){
  .interactive-hero-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.95fr) minmax(440px,1.05fr);
  }
}
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .meaning-wheel{width:min(455px,44vw)}
  .wheel-topic{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(var(--angle)) translateY(-196%) rotate(calc(var(--angle) * -1))}
}
@media(max-width:919px){
  .interactive-museum-hero{
    min-height:auto;
    padding:62px 0 54px;
  }
  .interactive-hero-grid{
    justify-items:center;
  }
  .interactive-hero-copy{
    text-align:center;
  }
  .interactive-hero-copy .lead{
    margin-inline:auto;
  }
  .interactive-hero-copy .actions{
    justify-content:center;
  }
  .meaning-wheel{
    width:min(520px,88vw);
  }
}
@media(max-width:570px){
  .interactive-hero-copy h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.75rem,15vw,4.25rem);
  }
  .meaning-wheel{
    width:94vw;
  }
  .wheel-topic{
    width:24%;
    min-height:58px;
    font-size:.58rem;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(var(--angle)) translateY(-190%) rotate(calc(var(--angle) * -1));
  }
  .wheel-icon{
    width:29px;height:29px;font-size:.9rem;
  }
  .wheel-center strong{
    font-size:.62rem;
  }
  .wheel-star{
    width:44px;height:44px;font-size:1.25rem;
  }
}


/* ===== v4.5 Reference-matched interactive hero ===== */
.reference-interactive-hero{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:1536 / 932;
  min-height:620px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#080b19;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.reference-hero-image{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:url('../images/reference-hero-interactive.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  z-index:-3;
}
.reference-hero-shade{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-2;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,8,22,.04),rgba(5,8,22,.12));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.reference-hero-accessible-copy{
  position:absolute;
  width:1px;height:1px;
  overflow:hidden;
  clip:rect(0 0 0 0);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.hero-hotspot{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:4;
  border-radius:18px;
  outline:none;
}
.hero-hotspot::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  border-radius:inherit;
  background:rgba(126,231,216,0);
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:.18s ease;
}
.hero-hotspot:hover::after,
.hero-hotspot:focus-visible::after{
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.08);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.45);
  box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(126,231,216,.20);
}
.hero-explore-button{left:6.1%;top:72.8%;width:16.0%;height:6.3%}
.hero-rhetoric-button{left:23.1%;top:72.8%;width:15.3%;height:6.3%}

.wheel-center-link{left:69.4%;top:34.3%;width:12.2%;height:20.2%;border-radius:50%}
.wheel-film{left:62.0%;top:20.3%;width:8.8%;height:10.5%}
.wheel-politics{left:69.8%;top:14.2%;width:8.2%;height:10.3%}
.wheel-religion{left:77.0%;top:14.4%;width:8.2%;height:10.3%}
.wheel-history{left:84.0%;top:20.4%;width:8.4%;height:10.2%}
.wheel-cultures{left:87.5%;top:31.5%;width:8.2%;height:10.2%}
.wheel-science{left:88.0%;top:43.2%;width:8.1%;height:10.4%}
.wheel-technology{left:84.2%;top:54.2%;width:8.5%;height:10.5%}
.wheel-ai{left:77.6%;top:61.4%;width:8.4%;height:10.5%}
.wheel-education{left:70.1%;top:64.3%;width:8.1%;height:10.4%}
.wheel-relationships{left:63.3%;top:61.5%;width:8.5%;height:10.4%}
.wheel-humor{left:57.5%;top:54.0%;width:8.2%;height:10.4%}
.wheel-gaming{left:55.3%;top:43.1%;width:8.2%;height:10.4%}
.wheel-art{left:56.0%;top:31.4%;width:8.3%;height:10.4%}
.wheel-music{left:58.1%;top:24.1%;width:8.3%;height:10.4%}

.hero-strip-links{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:5;
  left:2.0%;
  right:1.9%;
  bottom:2.2%;
  height:12.3%;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(14,1fr);
}
.hero-strip-links a{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:10px;
}
.hero-strip-links a::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:4px;
  border-radius:10px;
  background:rgba(126,231,216,0);
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:.18s ease;
}
.hero-strip-links a:hover::after,
.hero-strip-links a:focus-visible::after{
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.07);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.35);
}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .reference-interactive-hero{
    aspect-ratio:auto;
    min-height:0;
    padding-top:60.7%;
  }
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .reference-interactive-hero{
    padding-top:68%;
  }
  .hero-strip-links{
    display:none;
  }
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .reference-interactive-hero{
    padding-top:78%;
  }
}


/* ===== v4.6 Softer wheel hover treatment ===== */

/* Remove the rectangular highlight from wheel segments. */
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:not(.wheel-center-link)::after{
  inset:17%;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:0;
  background:radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(126,231,216,0) 0%,
    rgba(126,231,216,0) 48%,
    rgba(126,231,216,0) 100%
  );
  box-shadow:none;
  transform:scale(.86);
  transition:
    background .22s ease,
    box-shadow .22s ease,
    transform .22s ease,
    opacity .22s ease;
  opacity:0;
}

/* A gentle circular halo around the selected wheel topic. */
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:not(.wheel-center-link):hover::after,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:not(.wheel-center-link):focus-visible::after{
  opacity:1;
  transform:scale(1);
  background:radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(126,231,216,.18) 0%,
    rgba(126,231,216,.10) 38%,
    rgba(126,231,216,.035) 62%,
    rgba(126,231,216,0) 78%
  );
  box-shadow:
    0 0 18px rgba(126,231,216,.22),
    0 0 38px rgba(126,231,216,.10);
}

/* Give keyboard users a clean focus ring without a box. */
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:not(.wheel-center-link):focus-visible{
  outline:none;
}

/* Center button gets its own circular response. */
.wheel-center-link::after{
  inset:6%;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,209,102,0),rgba(255,209,102,0));
  transition:.22s ease;
}
.wheel-center-link:hover::after,
.wheel-center-link:focus-visible::after{
  border-color:rgba(255,209,102,.48);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,209,102,.12),rgba(255,209,102,0) 70%);
  box-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(255,209,102,.16);
}

/* Keep the actual button hotspots rectangular, because that fits their shape. */
.hero-explore-button::after,
.hero-rhetoric-button::after{
  border-radius:12px;
}

/* Slightly soften the bottom topic-strip hover as well. */
.hero-strip-links a::after{
  inset:8px 6px;
  border-radius:12px;
}
.hero-strip-links a:hover::after,
.hero-strip-links a:focus-visible::after{
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.055);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.26);
  box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(126,231,216,.10);
}


/* ===== v4.7 Invisible wheel hotspots ===== */

/* The circular wheel remains clickable, but no overlay, glow, band, box,
   movement, filter, or color change is drawn over the reference artwork. */
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"],
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:hover,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:focus,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:focus-visible,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:active{
  background:transparent!important;
  border:0!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
  outline:none!important;
  transform:none;
  cursor:pointer;
}

/* Completely disable every pseudo-element used by earlier hover versions. */
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]::before,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]::after,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:hover::before,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:hover::after,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:focus::before,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:focus::after,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:focus-visible::before,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:focus-visible::after,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:active::before,
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]:active::after{
  content:none!important;
  display:none!important;
  opacity:0!important;
  background:none!important;
  border:0!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
}

/* Keep the two visible hero buttons using their natural artwork only. */
.hero-explore-button,
.hero-rhetoric-button,
.hero-explore-button:hover,
.hero-rhetoric-button:hover,
.hero-explore-button:focus-visible,
.hero-rhetoric-button:focus-visible{
  background:transparent!important;
  border:0!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
  outline:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
}
.hero-explore-button::before,
.hero-explore-button::after,
.hero-rhetoric-button::before,
.hero-rhetoric-button::after{
  content:none!important;
  display:none!important;
}

/* Lower icon strip is also kept visually unchanged. */
.hero-strip-links a,
.hero-strip-links a:hover,
.hero-strip-links a:focus,
.hero-strip-links a:focus-visible,
.hero-strip-links a:active{
  background:transparent!important;
  border:0!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
  outline:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.hero-strip-links a::before,
.hero-strip-links a::after,
.hero-strip-links a:hover::before,
.hero-strip-links a:hover::after,
.hero-strip-links a:focus-visible::before,
.hero-strip-links a:focus-visible::after{
  content:none!important;
  display:none!important;
}


/* ===== v4.8 Complete SVG wheel interaction ===== */
.wheel-svg-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:8;
  left:55.0%;
  top:13.0%;
  width:40.8%;
  aspect-ratio:1;
  overflow:visible;
  pointer-events:auto;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a{
  cursor:pointer;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay path,
.wheel-svg-overlay circle{
  fill:rgba(255,255,255,0);
  stroke:none;
  pointer-events:all;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible circle{
  fill:rgba(255,255,255,0);
  stroke:none;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible{
  outline:none;
}

/* Old wheel hotspot rectangles are no longer used. */
.hero-hotspot[class*="wheel-"]{
  display:none!important;
}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .wheel-svg-overlay{
    left:55.0%;
    top:13.0%;
    width:40.8%;
  }
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .wheel-svg-overlay{
    left:55.0%;
    top:13.0%;
    width:40.8%;
  }
}


/* ===== v4.9 Shape-following wheel highlights ===== */

/* Each interactive area is the actual curved SVG wedge. */
.wheel-svg-overlay path{
  fill:rgba(126,231,216,0);
  stroke:rgba(255,209,102,0);
  stroke-width:3;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
  transition:
    fill .18s ease,
    stroke .18s ease,
    filter .18s ease;
}

/* A restrained translucent glow that follows the wedge boundaries. */
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible path{
  fill:rgba(126,231,216,.095);
  stroke:rgba(255,209,102,.72);
  filter:url(#wheel-soft-glow);
}

/* The center gets a matching circular treatment. */
.wheel-svg-overlay .wheel-center-zone{
  fill:rgba(255,209,102,0);
  stroke:rgba(255,209,102,0);
  stroke-width:4;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
  transition:
    fill .18s ease,
    stroke .18s ease,
    filter .18s ease;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover .wheel-center-zone,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible .wheel-center-zone{
  fill:rgba(255,209,102,.075);
  stroke:rgba(255,209,102,.72);
  filter:url(#wheel-soft-glow);
}

/* No layout movement or rectangular focus boxes. */
.wheel-svg-overlay a,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:active{
  outline:none!important;
  transform:none!important;
}


/* ===== v5.0 Precise wheel alignment ===== */

/* Slightly reposition and reduce the SVG so it matches the illustrated wheel. */
.wheel-svg-overlay{
  left:56.55%!important;
  top:13.55%!important;
  width:37.55%!important;
  aspect-ratio:1!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
}

/* Keep each highlight strictly inside its curved segment. */
.wheel-svg-overlay .wheel-wedge{
  fill:rgba(126,231,216,0)!important;
  stroke:rgba(255,209,102,0)!important;
  stroke-width:1.35!important;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
  filter:none!important;
  transition:
    fill .16s ease,
    stroke .16s ease!important;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover .wheel-wedge,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible .wheel-wedge{
  fill:rgba(126,231,216,.085)!important;
  stroke:rgba(255,209,102,.62)!important;
  filter:none!important;
}

/* The center highlight now fits only the illustrated central circle. */
.wheel-svg-overlay .wheel-center-zone{
  fill:rgba(255,209,102,0)!important;
  stroke:rgba(255,209,102,0)!important;
  stroke-width:1.5!important;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
  filter:none!important;
  transition:
    fill .16s ease,
    stroke .16s ease!important;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover .wheel-center-zone,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible .wheel-center-zone{
  fill:rgba(255,209,102,.07)!important;
  stroke:rgba(255,209,102,.58)!important;
  filter:none!important;
}

/* Prevent all previous glow filters and oversized effects from appearing. */
.wheel-svg-overlay path,
.wheel-svg-overlay circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible circle{
  filter:none!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
}

/* At narrow sizes retain the same proportional alignment. */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .wheel-svg-overlay{
    left:56.55%!important;
    top:13.55%!important;
    width:37.55%!important;
  }
}


/* ===== v5.1 Inset highlights for reliable visual alignment ===== */

/* Preserve the wheel position, but keep highlights away from printed borders. */
.wheel-svg-overlay{
  left:56.55%!important;
  top:13.55%!important;
  width:37.55%!important;
}

/* Fill-only highlight: no border that can reveal tiny scaling differences. */
.wheel-svg-overlay .wheel-wedge{
  fill:rgba(126,231,216,0)!important;
  stroke:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
  transition:fill .15s ease!important;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover .wheel-wedge,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible .wheel-wedge{
  fill:rgba(126,231,216,.13)!important;
  stroke:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
}

/* Smaller center glow remains inside the printed center medallion. */
.wheel-svg-overlay .wheel-center-zone{
  fill:rgba(255,209,102,0)!important;
  stroke:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
  transition:fill .15s ease!important;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover .wheel-center-zone,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible .wheel-center-zone{
  fill:rgba(255,209,102,.12)!important;
  stroke:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
}

/* Prevent inherited effects from earlier versions. */
.wheel-svg-overlay path,
.wheel-svg-overlay circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible circle{
  stroke:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
}


/* ===== v5.2 Icon-focused wheel interaction ===== */
.wheel-svg-overlay{
  left:56.55%!important;
  top:13.55%!important;
  width:37.55%!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
}
.wheel-hit-area,
.wheel-center-hit{
  fill:rgba(255,255,255,0)!important;
  stroke:none!important;
  pointer-events:all;
}
.wheel-topic-marker{
  fill:rgba(126,231,216,0)!important;
  stroke:rgba(126,231,216,0)!important;
  stroke-width:7!important;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:
    fill .16s ease,
    stroke .16s ease,
    filter .16s ease,
    transform .16s ease;
  transform-box:fill-box;
  transform-origin:center;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover .wheel-topic-marker,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible .wheel-topic-marker{
  fill:rgba(126,231,216,.07)!important;
  stroke:rgba(126,231,216,.82)!important;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(126,231,216,.55));
  transform:scale(1.06);
}
.wheel-center-pulse{
  fill:rgba(255,209,102,0)!important;
  stroke:rgba(255,209,102,0)!important;
  stroke-width:7!important;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:
    fill .16s ease,
    stroke .16s ease,
    filter .16s ease,
    transform .16s ease;
  transform-box:fill-box;
  transform-origin:center;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover .wheel-center-pulse,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible .wheel-center-pulse{
  fill:rgba(255,209,102,.055)!important;
  stroke:rgba(255,209,102,.78)!important;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255,209,102,.44));
  transform:scale(1.04);
}
.wheel-hover-label{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:10;
  left:66.2%;
  top:9.1%;
  min-width:180px;
  padding:9px 15px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.28);
  background:rgba(8,12,31,.84);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  color:#f7f4ff;
  text-align:center;
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  opacity:.75;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .16s ease,transform .16s ease,border-color .16s ease;
}
.wheel-hover-label.active{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.62);
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.26);
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible{
  outline:none!important;
}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .wheel-hover-label{
    left:65.5%;
    top:8.7%;
  }
}


/* ===== v5.3 External information-panel interaction ===== */

/* The wheel artwork itself never changes. */
.wheel-svg-overlay{
  left:56.55%!important;
  top:13.55%!important;
  width:37.55%!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay path,
.wheel-svg-overlay circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible circle{
  fill:rgba(255,255,255,0)!important;
  stroke:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
  transform:none!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a{
  cursor:pointer;
  outline:none!important;
}

/* Remove all previous rings, pulses, and labels. */
.wheel-hover-label,
.wheel-topic-marker,
.wheel-center-pulse{
  display:none!important;
}

/* A small panel placed outside the wheel, so scaling cannot misalign it. */
.wheel-info-panel{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:10;
  left:62.9%;
  top:7.6%;
  width:min(320px,22vw);
  min-height:92px;
  padding:14px 17px;
  border-radius:17px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.32);
  background:rgba(8,12,31,.90);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  color:white;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:
    border-color .15s ease,
    transform .15s ease,
    background .15s ease;
}
.wheel-info-panel.active{
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.58);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  background:rgba(8,14,35,.95);
}
.wheel-info-kicker{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:5px;
  color:var(--aurora);
  font-size:.62rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.wheel-info-title{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1.03rem;
  line-height:1.18;
}
.wheel-info-description{
  margin:5px 0 0;
  color:#d5d2df;
  font-size:.76rem;
  line-height:1.35;
}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .wheel-info-panel{
    left:61%;
    top:6.5%;
    width:29vw;
  }
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .wheel-info-panel{
    display:none;
  }
}


/* ===== v5.4 Hover-only compact wheel panel ===== */

/* Hidden by default so the artwork remains clean. */
.wheel-info-panel{
  left:auto!important;
  right:4.8%!important;
  top:15.5%!important;
  width:min(270px,18vw)!important;
  min-height:0!important;
  padding:11px 14px!important;
  border-radius:14px!important;
  opacity:0!important;
  visibility:hidden!important;
  transform:translateY(6px) scale(.97)!important;
  pointer-events:none!important;
  background:rgba(7,11,29,.92)!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.34)!important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.30)!important;
  transition:
    opacity .16s ease,
    visibility .16s ease,
    transform .16s ease!important;
}

/* Show only when a wheel link is actively hovered or keyboard-focused. */
.wheel-info-panel.active{
  opacity:1!important;
  visibility:visible!important;
  transform:translateY(0) scale(1)!important;
}

.wheel-info-kicker{
  margin-bottom:3px!important;
  font-size:.55rem!important;
  letter-spacing:.13em!important;
}
.wheel-info-title{
  font-size:.95rem!important;
  line-height:1.15!important;
}
.wheel-info-description{
  margin-top:4px!important;
  font-size:.68rem!important;
  line-height:1.3!important;
}

/* Avoid covering the wheel on narrower desktop/tablet layouts. */
@media(max-width:1180px){
  .wheel-info-panel{
    right:3.2%!important;
    top:14.2%!important;
    width:min(245px,20vw)!important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .wheel-info-panel{
    right:2.2%!important;
    top:12.5%!important;
    width:230px!important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .wheel-info-panel{
    display:none!important;
  }
}


/* ===== v5.5 Dynamic center display ===== */

/* Remove old external panel entirely. */
.wheel-info-panel{
  display:none!important;
}

/* Wheel remains visually unchanged and fully clickable. */
.wheel-svg-overlay{
  left:56.55%!important;
  top:13.55%!important;
  width:37.55%!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay path,
.wheel-svg-overlay circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible circle{
  fill:rgba(255,255,255,0)!important;
  stroke:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
  transform:none!important;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a{
  cursor:pointer;
  outline:none!important;
}

/* Real HTML content centered over the printed center medallion. */
.wheel-center-display{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:9;
  left:69.55%;
  top:42.55%;
  width:13.4%;
  aspect-ratio:1;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;
  padding:8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
  color:white;
}
.wheel-center-symbol{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:4px;
  color:#ffd166;
  font-size:1.25rem;
  line-height:1;
  transition:transform .18s ease,opacity .18s ease;
}
.wheel-center-title{
  display:block;
  max-width:150px;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(.52rem,.72vw,.78rem);
  line-height:1.13;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.wheel-center-description{
  display:none;
  max-width:145px;
  margin:4px 0 0;
  color:#dedbe8;
  font-size:clamp(.42rem,.52vw,.56rem);
  line-height:1.25;
}
.wheel-center-action{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top:5px;
  color:var(--aurora);
  font-size:clamp(.42rem,.52vw,.56rem);
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  pointer-events:auto;
}
.wheel-center-display.active .wheel-center-symbol{
  transform:scale(1.08);
}
.wheel-center-display.active .wheel-center-title{
  color:#ffffff;
}
.wheel-center-display.active .wheel-center-description{
  display:block;
}

/* Keep the content compact on narrower layouts. */
@media(max-width:1180px){
  .wheel-center-display{
    width:13.7%;
  }
  .wheel-center-description{
    display:none!important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .wheel-center-display{
    width:14.2%;
  }
  .wheel-center-action{
    display:none;
  }
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .wheel-center-display{
    display:none;
  }
}


/* ===== v5.6 Clean replacement medallion ===== */

/* Cover the wording built into the background image with a new medallion. */
.wheel-center-display{
  left:69.55%!important;
  top:42.55%!important;
  width:12.45%!important;
  aspect-ratio:1!important;
  padding:16px!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.45)!important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 36%,rgba(255,209,102,.055),transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(11,17,39,.985),rgba(7,12,29,.99))!important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 8px rgba(7,12,29,.72),
    0 0 0 9px rgba(255,209,102,.20),
    inset 0 0 24px rgba(126,231,216,.035)!important;
  overflow:hidden!important;
}

/* Cleaner visual hierarchy. */
.wheel-center-symbol{
  margin:0 0 7px!important;
  font-size:1.18rem!important;
  color:#ffd166!important;
}
.wheel-center-title{
  max-width:135px!important;
  font-size:clamp(.56rem,.68vw,.76rem)!important;
  line-height:1.12!important;
  letter-spacing:.07em!important;
}
.wheel-center-description{
  display:block!important;
  max-width:125px!important;
  margin:6px 0 0!important;
  font-size:clamp(.42rem,.47vw,.53rem)!important;
  line-height:1.2!important;
  color:#d8d5e2!important;
}
.wheel-center-action{
  margin-top:7px!important;
  padding:4px 8px!important;
  border-radius:999px!important;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.25)!important;
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.055)!important;
  font-size:clamp(.42rem,.46vw,.52rem)!important;
  color:#8df0df!important;
  text-transform:uppercase!important;
  letter-spacing:.07em!important;
}

/* Topic state is slightly brighter without growing or moving. */
.wheel-center-display.active{
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.52)!important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 8px rgba(7,12,29,.74),
    0 0 0 9px rgba(126,231,216,.25),
    inset 0 0 28px rgba(126,231,216,.06)!important;
}
.wheel-center-display.active .wheel-center-symbol{
  transform:none!important;
  color:#8df0df!important;
}

/* Hide descriptions when the wheel becomes too small. */
@media(max-width:1180px){
  .wheel-center-display{
    width:12.7%!important;
    padding:12px!important;
  }
  .wheel-center-description{
    display:none!important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .wheel-center-action{
    display:none!important;
  }
}


/* ===== v5.7 Cursor-following tooltip ===== */

/* Remove every previous center display or external panel. */
.wheel-center-display,
.wheel-info-panel,
.wheel-hover-label{
  display:none!important;
}

/* Invisible, accurate click regions. The wheel image never changes. */
.wheel-svg-overlay{
  left:56.55%!important;
  top:13.55%!important;
  width:37.55%!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay path,
.wheel-svg-overlay circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:hover circle,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible path,
.wheel-svg-overlay a:focus-visible circle{
  fill:rgba(255,255,255,0)!important;
  stroke:none!important;
  filter:none!important;
  transform:none!important;
}
.wheel-svg-overlay a{
  cursor:pointer;
  outline:none!important;
}

/* Small tooltip that follows the pointer and is never visible at rest. */
.wheel-cursor-tooltip{
  position:fixed;
  z-index:9999;
  width:max-content;
  max-width:230px;
  padding:9px 12px;
  border-radius:11px;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.42);
  background:rgba(7,11,28,.95);
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.34);
  color:white;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transform:translate(14px,14px);
  transition:opacity .1s ease,visibility .1s ease;
}
.wheel-cursor-tooltip.visible{
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
}
.wheel-cursor-tooltip strong{
  display:block;
  color:#8df0df;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:.88rem;
  line-height:1.15;
}
.wheel-cursor-tooltip span{
  display:block;
  margin-top:3px;
  color:#d8d5e2;
  font-size:.68rem;
  line-height:1.3;
}

/* Touchscreens use clicks only; no lingering tooltip. */
@media(hover:none), (max-width:820px){
  .wheel-cursor-tooltip{
    display:none!important;
  }
}


/* ===== v6.0 Ambient hero motion ===== */

/* Decorative effects only. They never block clicks or alter layout. */
.hero-ambient-effects{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
  overflow:hidden;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Slow rotating glow aligned over the painted galaxy. */
.galaxy-orbit{
  position:absolute;
  left:27.8%;
  top:8.2%;
  width:15.5%;
  aspect-ratio:1;
  border-radius:50%;
  opacity:.23;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
      rgba(255,242,190,.30) 0 8%,
      rgba(255,207,93,.14) 9% 17%,
      rgba(126,185,255,.12) 18% 29%,
      rgba(96,96,220,.07) 30% 42%,
      transparent 58%);
  filter:blur(4px);
  transform-origin:center;
  animation:galaxySlowTurn 48s linear infinite;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
}

.galaxy-orbit::before,
.galaxy-orbit::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:13%;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(190,216,255,.10);
  transform:rotate(24deg) scaleX(1.42) scaleY(.54);
}
.galaxy-orbit::after{
  inset:23%;
  border-color:rgba(255,210,116,.09);
  transform:rotate(-18deg) scaleX(1.32) scaleY(.48);
}

/* Very gentle glow behind the central tree. */
.tree-ambient-glow{
  position:absolute;
  left:42.6%;
  top:18.5%;
  width:17%;
  height:33%;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(255,208,96,.14) 0%,
    rgba(255,184,65,.07) 35%,
    transparent 72%);
  filter:blur(13px);
  animation:treeGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
}

/* Small independent stars. */
.twinkle-star{
  position:absolute;
  color:rgba(221,235,255,.90);
  font-size:clamp(7px,.8vw,13px);
  text-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(178,213,255,.75);
  opacity:.18;
  animation:starTwinkle 5.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.star-1{left:25.4%;top:7.8%;animation-delay:-1.2s}
.star-2{left:31.8%;top:10.6%;animation-delay:-3.7s}
.star-3{left:23.1%;top:15.7%;animation-delay:-2.3s}
.star-4{left:35.9%;top:17.2%;animation-delay:-4.8s}
.star-5{left:28.6%;top:20.7%;animation-delay:-.6s}
.star-6{left:38.6%;top:11.8%;animation-delay:-2.9s}
.star-7{left:18.8%;top:9.5%;animation-delay:-4.1s}
.star-8{left:33.8%;top:5.4%;animation-delay:-1.8s}

/* A few low-contrast symbols softly appear and disappear. */
.floating-symbol{
  position:absolute;
  color:rgba(255,202,86,.34);
  font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(10px,1vw,17px);
  text-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(255,189,63,.16);
  opacity:0;
  animation:symbolBreathe 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.symbol-1{left:40.5%;top:10.5%;animation-delay:-2s}
.symbol-2{left:16.5%;top:23%;animation-delay:-8s}
.symbol-3{left:49.2%;top:14.8%;animation-delay:-5s}
.symbol-4{left:36.8%;top:27.8%;animation-delay:-10s}
.symbol-5{left:21.5%;top:30.2%;animation-delay:-4s}

@keyframes galaxySlowTurn{
  from{transform:rotate(0deg)}
  to{transform:rotate(360deg)}
}
@keyframes starTwinkle{
  0%,100%{opacity:.12;transform:scale(.72)}
  42%{opacity:.82;transform:scale(1.14)}
  55%{opacity:.34;transform:scale(.92)}
}
@keyframes treeGlow{
  0%,100%{opacity:.42;transform:scale(.96)}
  50%{opacity:.72;transform:scale(1.04)}
}
@keyframes symbolBreathe{
  0%,30%,100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(3px) scale(.96)}
  43%,64%{opacity:.46;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
  76%{opacity:.12}
}

/* Keep motion restrained on smaller screens. */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .floating-symbol{display:none}
  .galaxy-orbit{opacity:.15}
  .tree-ambient-glow{opacity:.35}
}

/* Accessibility: remove all decorative motion when requested. */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .galaxy-orbit,
  .tree-ambient-glow,
  .twinkle-star,
  .floating-symbol{
    animation:none!important;
  }
  .galaxy-orbit{opacity:.10}
  .tree-ambient-glow{opacity:.22}
  .twinkle-star{opacity:.22}
  .floating-symbol{opacity:.12}
}


/* ===== v6.1 More visible ambient motion ===== */

/* Make the galaxy effect visibly circular and easier to notice. */
.galaxy-orbit{
  left:27.2%!important;
  top:7.2%!important;
  width:16.8%!important;
  opacity:.48!important;
  filter:blur(1.5px)!important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center,
      rgba(255,247,207,.42) 0 7%,
      rgba(255,210,110,.22) 8% 16%,
      rgba(126,185,255,.16) 17% 30%,
      rgba(93,96,220,.10) 31% 44%,
      transparent 58%)!important;
  animation:galaxySlowTurn 26s linear infinite!important;
}
.galaxy-orbit::before{
  inset:8%!important;
  border:2px dashed rgba(190,216,255,.26)!important;
  transform:rotate(22deg) scaleX(1.45) scaleY(.53)!important;
}
.galaxy-orbit::after{
  inset:20%!important;
  border:2px dotted rgba(255,210,116,.24)!important;
  transform:rotate(-18deg) scaleX(1.34) scaleY(.48)!important;
}

/* Stronger but still soft tree pulse. */
.tree-ambient-glow{
  left:42.2%!important;
  top:17.5%!important;
  width:18.5%!important;
  height:35%!important;
  opacity:.70!important;
  filter:blur(16px)!important;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(255,218,118,.22) 0%,
    rgba(255,184,65,.11) 34%,
    transparent 74%)!important;
  animation:treeGlow 5.5s ease-in-out infinite!important;
}

/* Brighter stars so the twinkle is obvious in motion. */
.twinkle-star{
  color:rgba(235,244,255,.98)!important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 5px rgba(255,255,255,.85),
    0 0 12px rgba(150,205,255,.85)!important;
  opacity:.35!important;
  animation-duration:3.8s!important;
}
.star-1,.star-3,.star-6{font-size:clamp(9px,1vw,16px)!important}
.star-2,.star-5,.star-8{font-size:clamp(7px,.8vw,13px)!important}

/* Make fading symbols easier to see, but keep them secondary. */
.floating-symbol{
  color:rgba(255,211,110,.52)!important;
  text-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(255,189,63,.26)!important;
  animation-duration:9s!important;
}

/* Add a very subtle shimmer over the tree crown. */
.tree-ambient-glow::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:18% 15% 42%;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(255,245,189,.32),
    rgba(255,221,126,.10) 42%,
    transparent 72%);
  animation:treeSpark 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes treeSpark{
  0%,100%{opacity:.18;transform:scale(.92)}
  50%{opacity:.68;transform:scale(1.08)}
}

/* Keep animations visible unless reduced motion is explicitly enabled. */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .galaxy-orbit,
  .tree-ambient-glow,
  .twinkle-star,
  .floating-symbol{
    animation-play-state:running!important;
  }
}


/* ===== v6.4 Clean full-bleed hero fit ===== */
.reference-interactive-hero{
  aspect-ratio:1672 / 861!important;
  min-height:0!important;
  padding-top:0!important;
}
.reference-hero-image{
  background-size:100% 100%!important;
  background-position:center!important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat!important;
}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .reference-interactive-hero{
    aspect-ratio:1672 / 861!important;
    min-height:0!important;
    padding-top:0!important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .reference-interactive-hero{
    aspect-ratio:1672 / 861!important;
    padding-top:0!important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .reference-interactive-hero{
    aspect-ratio:1672 / 861!important;
    padding-top:0!important;
  }
}


/* ===== v6.5 Topic coming-soon pages ===== */
.topic-coming-soon{
  position:relative;
  min-height:calc(100vh - 78px);
  padding:96px 0 110px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 14%,rgba(126,231,216,.10),transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 22%,rgba(169,156,255,.12),transparent 27%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#10142f,#080b1d 72%);
}
.topic-coming-soon::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  opacity:.20;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:48px 48px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.topic-coming-soon .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.topic-coming-card{
  max-width:880px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:clamp(34px,6vw,70px);
  text-align:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:34px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.075),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
  box-shadow:0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
}
.topic-coming-icon{
  width:92px;
  height:92px;
  margin:0 auto 24px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.42);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(126,231,216,.13),rgba(126,231,216,.025));
  color:var(--aurora);
  font-size:2rem;
  box-shadow:0 0 36px rgba(126,231,216,.10);
}
.topic-coming-card .eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px}
.topic-coming-card h1{
  margin:0;
  font-size:clamp(3rem,8vw,6rem);
  line-height:.95;
}
.topic-coming-card .coming-label{
  display:inline-block;
  margin:22px 0 20px;
  padding:8px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.32);
  background:rgba(255,209,102,.065);
  color:#ffd166;
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.topic-coming-card .lead{
  max-width:680px;
  margin:0 auto;
  color:#dedbe8;
}
.topic-coming-card .actions{
  justify-content:center;
  margin-top:30px;
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .topic-coming-soon{padding:62px 0 76px}
  .topic-coming-card{border-radius:24px}
}


/* ===== v6.6 Expanded History page ===== */
.history-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(76px,10vw,138px) 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,10,28,.92),rgba(10,15,38,.78)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 76% 32%,rgba(255,193,85,.16),transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#111536,#080b1d);
}
.history-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  opacity:.14;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.8) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 18%,rgba(255,209,102,.8) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px);
  background-size:58px 58px,83px 83px;
}
.history-hero-grid{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:grid;
  gap:46px;
  align-items:center;
}
.history-hero h1{
  max-width:900px;
  margin:0 0 24px;
  font-size:clamp(3.2rem,7.2vw,7.1rem);
  line-height:.94;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.history-hero-lead{
  max-width:760px;
  color:#e3dfeb;
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.7vw,1.28rem);
}
.history-hero-note{
  padding:30px;
  border-radius:26px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.28);
  background:rgba(9,13,32,.72);
  box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.26);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}
.history-note-icon{
  display:block;
  color:#ffd166;
  font-size:2rem;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.history-hero-note strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:9px;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1.35rem;
}
.history-hero-note p{margin:0;color:#d7d3df}

.history-introduction{
  padding:94px 0;
  background:#f6f3ec;
  color:#202235;
}
.history-reading-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:50px;
  align-items:start;
}
.history-essay h2,
.history-topics-section h2,
.history-questions-section h2{
  margin-top:0;
  color:inherit;
  font-size:clamp(2.35rem,5vw,4.5rem);
}
.history-essay p{
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.82;
}
.history-essay .eyebrow,
.history-key-idea .eyebrow{
  color:#6650a4;
}
.history-key-idea{
  position:sticky;
  top:110px;
  padding:32px;
  border-radius:26px;
  background:#171a38;
  color:#f5f1ff;
  box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(18,18,40,.20);
}
.history-key-idea blockquote{
  margin:8px 0 20px;
  color:#ffd166;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem);
  line-height:1.15;
}
.history-key-idea p{color:#d7d3df}
.history-key-path{
  display:grid;
  gap:8px;
  margin-top:24px;
  text-align:center;
}
.history-key-path span{
  padding:9px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.22);
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.055);
  color:#b8f4e9;
  font-size:.76rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.history-key-path b{color:#ffd166}

.history-topics-section{
  padding:94px 0 104px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%,rgba(126,231,216,.09),transparent 23%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#10142f,#080b1d);
}
.history-section-heading{
  display:grid;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:42px;
}
.history-section-heading p:last-child{
  max-width:570px;
  color:#d6d2df;
}
.history-topic-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:18px;
}
.history-topic-card{
  position:relative;
  min-height:265px;
  padding:27px;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.07),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}
.history-topic-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.36);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(126,231,216,.085),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
}
.history-topic-icon{
  width:50px;
  height:50px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  border-radius:50%;
  color:#8df0df;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.28);
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.055);
  font-size:1.2rem;
}
.history-card-status{
  position:absolute;
  right:20px;
  top:20px;
  color:#ffd166;
  font-size:.62rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.history-topic-card h3{
  margin:0 0 11px;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1.42rem;
}
.history-topic-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:#d7d3df;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.history-questions-section{
  padding:100px 0;
  background:#ede8dc;
  color:#202235;
}
.history-question-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:54px;
}
.history-question-intro{
  max-width:560px;
}
.history-question-intro .eyebrow{color:#6650a4}
.history-question-intro p:last-child{
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.7;
}
.history-questions-list{
  display:grid;
  gap:14px;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  list-style:none;
}
.history-questions-list li{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;
  gap:17px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:20px 22px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.70);
  border:1px solid rgba(28,28,55,.09);
}
.history-questions-list span{
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#171a38;
  color:#ffd166;
  font-weight:800;
}
.history-questions-list p{
  margin:4px 0 0;
  line-height:1.55;
}

.history-references{
  padding:54px 0 78px;
  background:#11142c;
}
.history-references details{
  max-width:980px;
  margin:0 auto;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:20px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
}
.history-references summary{
  cursor:pointer;
  padding:20px 24px;
  color:#f5f1ff;
  font-weight:800;
}
.history-reference-list{
  padding:0 24px 24px;
  color:#d7d3df;
}
.history-reference-list p{
  margin:0 0 13px;
  padding-left:2em;
  text-indent:-2em;
  line-height:1.55;
}

@media(min-width:900px){
  .history-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(290px,.55fr)}
  .history-reading-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.5fr) minmax(300px,.5fr)}
  .history-section-heading{grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr}
  .history-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .history-question-grid{grid-template-columns:.7fr 1.3fr}
}
@media(min-width:620px) and (max-width:899px){
  .history-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:899px){
  .history-key-idea{position:static}
}
@media(max-width:619px){
  .history-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .history-questions-list li{grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;padding:17px}
}


/* ===== v6.7 Expanded Politics page ===== */
.politics-hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,10,28,.94),rgba(22,14,44,.78)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 79% 29%,rgba(179,112,255,.18),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#171437,#090b1d);
}
.politics-hero::before{
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 28%,rgba(255,255,255,.75) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 76% 19%,rgba(194,151,255,.85) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px);
}
.politics-key-idea blockquote{color:#c9a5ff}
.politics-key-idea .history-key-path span{
  border-color:rgba(185,143,255,.26);
  background:rgba(185,143,255,.065);
  color:#e3d4ff;
}
.politics-topics-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%,rgba(181,135,255,.11),transparent 23%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 72%,rgba(126,231,216,.06),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#151231,#080b1d);
}
.politics-topic-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(195,156,255,.38);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(181,135,255,.095),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
}
.politics-topic-card .history-topic-icon{
  color:#d2b4ff;
  border-color:rgba(194,156,255,.30);
  background:rgba(194,156,255,.065);
}
.politics-questions-section .history-questions-list span{
  background:#24183f;
  color:#d9bdff;
}


/* ===== v6.8 Expanded Religion page ===== */
.religion-hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,10,28,.94),rgba(18,22,42,.78)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 28%,rgba(255,205,102,.18),transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 62% 72%,rgba(126,231,216,.07),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#131630,#080b1d);
}
.religion-hero::before{
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 17% 25%,rgba(255,255,255,.74) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 73% 18%,rgba(255,215,132,.86) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px);
}
.religion-key-idea blockquote{color:#ffd88a}
.religion-key-idea .history-key-path span{
  border-color:rgba(255,211,124,.27);
  background:rgba(255,211,124,.065);
  color:#ffe3aa;
}
.religion-topics-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%,rgba(255,205,102,.10),transparent 23%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 72%,rgba(126,231,216,.07),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#14152d,#080b1d);
}
.religion-topic-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(255,214,132,.38);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,205,102,.085),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
}
.religion-topic-card .history-topic-icon{
  color:#ffd98d;
  border-color:rgba(255,211,124,.30);
  background:rgba(255,211,124,.06);
}
.religion-questions-section .history-questions-list span{
  background:#2a2130;
  color:#ffd98d;
}


/* ===== v6.9 Expanded Film & TV page ===== */
.film-hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,10,28,.94),rgba(12,18,40,.76)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 28%,rgba(85,183,255,.18),transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 64% 72%,rgba(226,112,255,.08),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#101834,#080b1d);
}
.film-hero::before{
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 17% 24%,rgba(255,255,255,.76) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 17%,rgba(120,205,255,.88) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px);
}
.film-key-idea blockquote{color:#8fd8ff}
.film-key-idea .history-key-path span{
  border-color:rgba(115,201,255,.28);
  background:rgba(115,201,255,.065);
  color:#c7ebff;
}
.film-topics-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%,rgba(86,181,255,.11),transparent 23%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 72%,rgba(213,117,255,.07),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#10182f,#080b1d);
}
.film-topic-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(112,202,255,.38);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(85,183,255,.09),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
}
.film-topic-card .history-topic-icon{
  color:#9bddff;
  border-color:rgba(112,202,255,.30);
  background:rgba(112,202,255,.06);
}
.film-questions-section .history-questions-list span{
  background:#16243d;
  color:#9bddff;
}


/* ===== v7.2 Expanded Art & Design page ===== */
.art-hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,10,28,.94),rgba(28,14,38,.76)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 28%,rgba(255,118,179,.16),transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 64% 72%,rgba(255,193,85,.08),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#23132f,#080b1d);
}
.art-hero::before{
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 17% 24%,rgba(255,255,255,.76) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 17%,rgba(255,151,198,.85) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px);
}
.art-key-idea blockquote{color:#ff9dcc}
.art-key-idea .history-key-path span{
  border-color:rgba(255,142,194,.28);
  background:rgba(255,142,194,.065);
  color:#ffd0e5;
}
.art-topics-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%,rgba(255,112,177,.10),transparent 23%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 72%,rgba(255,195,91,.07),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#21122d,#080b1d);
}
.art-topic-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(255,145,195,.38);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,112,177,.085),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
}
.art-topic-card .history-topic-icon{
  color:#ffadd3;
  border-color:rgba(255,145,195,.30);
  background:rgba(255,145,195,.06);
}
.art-questions-section .history-questions-list span{
  background:#35182b;
  color:#ffadd3;
}


/* ===== v7.7 Expanded Technology page ===== */
.technology-hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,10,28,.94),rgba(8,30,40,.76)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 28%,rgba(73,226,212,.18),transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 64% 72%,rgba(90,154,255,.08),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#0d2634,#080b1d);
}
.technology-hero::before{
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 17% 24%,rgba(255,255,255,.76) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 17%,rgba(103,242,225,.88) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px);
}
.technology-key-idea blockquote{color:#7ce8da}
.technology-key-idea .history-key-path span{
  border-color:rgba(105,232,218,.28);
  background:rgba(105,232,218,.065);
  color:#b8f4ec;
}
.technology-topics-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%,rgba(70,224,210,.11),transparent 23%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 72%,rgba(83,151,255,.07),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#0d2631,#080b1d);
}
.technology-topic-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(102,232,219,.38);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(70,224,210,.09),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
}
.technology-topic-card .history-topic-icon{
  color:#87eadf;
  border-color:rgba(102,232,219,.30);
  background:rgba(102,232,219,.06);
}
.technology-questions-section .history-questions-list span{
  background:#13343a;
  color:#87eadf;
}


/* ===== v7.8 Expanded Science page ===== */
.science-hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,10,28,.94),rgba(8,24,42,.76)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 28%,rgba(92,174,255,.18),transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 64% 72%,rgba(120,238,196,.08),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#10243b,#080b1d);
}
.science-hero::before{
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 17% 24%,rgba(255,255,255,.76) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 17%,rgba(125,195,255,.88) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px);
}
.science-key-idea blockquote{color:#8dcbff}
.science-key-idea .history-key-path span{
  border-color:rgba(123,196,255,.28);
  background:rgba(123,196,255,.065);
  color:#c7e7ff;
}
.science-topics-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%,rgba(92,174,255,.11),transparent 23%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 72%,rgba(111,232,190,.07),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#10243a,#080b1d);
}
.science-topic-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(123,196,255,.38);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(92,174,255,.09),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
}
.science-topic-card .history-topic-icon{
  color:#9fd4ff;
  border-color:rgba(123,196,255,.30);
  background:rgba(123,196,255,.06);
}
.science-questions-section .history-questions-list span{
  background:#152d45;
  color:#9fd4ff;
}


/* ===== v7.9 Expanded Cultures page ===== */
.cultures-hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,10,28,.94),rgba(31,20,38,.76)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 28%,rgba(255,171,91,.18),transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 64% 72%,rgba(122,219,181,.08),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#2b1b32,#080b1d);
}
.cultures-hero::before{
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 17% 24%,rgba(255,255,255,.76) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 17%,rgba(255,190,112,.88) 0 1px,transparent 1.5px);
}
.cultures-key-idea blockquote{color:#ffbd78}
.cultures-key-idea .history-key-path span{
  border-color:rgba(255,184,103,.28);
  background:rgba(255,184,103,.065);
  color:#ffddb7;
}
.cultures-topics-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%,rgba(255,171,91,.11),transparent 23%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 72%,rgba(112,216,176,.07),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#291a30,#080b1d);
}
.cultures-topic-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(255,184,103,.38);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,171,91,.09),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
}
.cultures-topic-card .history-topic-icon{
  color:#ffc58b;
  border-color:rgba(255,184,103,.30);
  background:rgba(255,184,103,.06);
}
.cultures-questions-section .history-questions-list span{
  background:#3b2530;
  color:#ffc58b;
}


/* ===== v8.0 Symbol Investigation Method pages ===== */
.method-card-link{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:3;
  border-radius:inherit;
}
.method-card-link:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid #7ee7d8;
  outline-offset:3px;
}
.signature-method-card,
.method-card,
.method-step,
[class*="method-card"],
[class*="signature-card"]{
  position:relative;
}
.method-page-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(76px,10vw,132px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 25%,rgba(169,126,255,.16),transparent 27%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 72%,rgba(126,231,216,.08),transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#161633,#080b1d);
}
.method-page-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  opacity:.16;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:46px 46px;
}
.method-page-hero-grid{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:grid;
  gap:44px;
  align-items:center;
}
.method-page-hero h1{
  margin:0 0 20px;
  font-size:clamp(4rem,10vw,8rem);
  line-height:.9;
}
.method-page-tagline{
  max-width:760px;
  color:#dfdbea;
  font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1.8vw,1.35rem);
}
.method-page-note{
  padding:30px;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.24);
  border-radius:26px;
  background:rgba(10,14,34,.72);
  box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.26);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}
.method-page-icon{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  color:#7ee7d8;
  font-size:2.2rem;
}
.method-page-note strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1.35rem;
}
.method-page-note p{margin:0;color:#d7d3df}

.method-page-introduction{
  padding:94px 0;
  background:#f5f2eb;
  color:#202235;
}
.method-page-reading-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:50px;
  align-items:start;
}
.method-page-essay h2,
.method-page-topics h2,
.method-page-questions h2{
  margin-top:0;
  color:inherit;
  font-size:clamp(2.35rem,5vw,4.5rem);
}
.method-page-essay p{
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.82;
}
.method-page-essay .eyebrow,
.method-page-framework .eyebrow{color:#6650a4}
.method-page-framework{
  position:sticky;
  top:110px;
  padding:30px;
  border-radius:26px;
  background:#171a38;
  color:#f5f1ff;
  box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(18,18,40,.20);
}
.method-page-framework blockquote{
  margin:8px 0 22px;
  color:#ffd166;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.65rem,3vw,2.25rem);
  line-height:1.15;
}
.method-lens-links{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:8px;
}
.method-lens-links a{
  padding:9px 10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.18);
  border-radius:999px;
  color:#dcd8e8;
  text-align:center;
  font-size:.74rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.method-lens-links a:hover,
.method-lens-links a.active{
  color:#07131a;
  background:#7ee7d8;
}

.method-page-topics{
  padding:94px 0 104px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%,rgba(169,126,255,.10),transparent 23%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#10142f,#080b1d);
}
.method-page-section-heading{
  display:grid;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:end;
  margin-bottom:42px;
}
.method-page-section-heading>p{
  max-width:570px;
  color:#d6d2df;
}
.method-topic-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:18px;
}
.method-topic-card{
  position:relative;
  min-height:220px;
  padding:27px;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.07),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
  transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
}
.method-topic-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.34);
}
.method-topic-card h3{
  margin:20px 0 10px;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1.4rem;
}
.method-topic-card p{margin:0;color:#d7d3df;line-height:1.6}
.method-topic-status{
  color:#ffd166;
  font-size:.62rem;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.method-page-questions{
  padding:100px 0;
  background:#ede8dc;
  color:#202235;
}
.method-page-question-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:54px;
}
.method-question-list{
  display:grid;
  gap:14px;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  list-style:none;
}
.method-question-list li{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;
  gap:17px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:20px 22px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.70);
  border:1px solid rgba(28,28,55,.09);
}
.method-question-list span{
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  color:#ffd166;
  background:#171a38;
  font-weight:800;
}
.method-question-list p{margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.55}

@media(min-width:900px){
  .method-page-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(290px,.6fr)}
  .method-page-reading-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(300px,.55fr)}
  .method-page-section-heading{grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr}
  .method-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .method-page-question-grid{grid-template-columns:.7fr 1.3fr}
}
@media(min-width:620px) and (max-width:899px){
  .method-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:899px){
  .method-page-framework{position:static}
}
@media(max-width:619px){
  .method-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .method-question-list li{grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;padding:17px}
}


/* ===== v8.1 Fixed Signature Method cards ===== */
.investigation-step{
  display:flex;
  min-height:190px;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-start;
  color:var(--text);
  text-decoration:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:
    transform .2s ease,
    border-color .2s ease,
    background .2s ease,
    box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.investigation-step:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.42);
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.055);
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.20);
}
.investigation-step:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--aurora);
  outline-offset:3px;
}
.investigation-step strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  font-size:1.3rem;
}
.investigation-step p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.55;
}
.investigation-card-action{
  display:block!important;
  margin-top:auto;
  padding-top:22px;
  color:var(--aurora)!important;
  font-size:.73rem!important;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.06em!important;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}


/* ===== v8.2 Complete Symbol Investigation template ===== */
.investigation-template-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(76px,9vw,126px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%,rgba(165,126,255,.15),transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 68%,rgba(126,231,216,.08),transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(140deg,#231747,#10243a);
}
.investigation-template-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  opacity:.15;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:48px 48px;
}
.investigation-template-hero-grid{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:grid;
  gap:44px;
  align-items:end;
}
.investigation-template-hero h1{
  max-width:1020px;
  margin:0 0 22px;
  font-size:clamp(3.7rem,8vw,7.2rem);
  line-height:.93;
}
.investigation-template-lead{
  max-width:820px;
  color:#ded9ea;
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.7vw,1.3rem);
}
.investigation-meta{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:10px;
  margin-top:24px;
}
.investigation-meta span{
  padding:8px 13px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-radius:999px;
  color:#d9d5e4;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  font-size:.78rem;
}
.investigation-template-summary{
  padding:30px;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.24);
  border-radius:26px;
  background:rgba(8,12,30,.64);
  box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}
.investigation-template-summary h2{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.7rem);
}
.investigation-template-summary p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;color:#d7d3df}

.investigation-template-layout{
  padding:86px 0 110px;
  background:#f3efe7;
  color:#202235;
}
.investigation-template-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:42px;
  align-items:start;
}
.investigation-template-article{
  display:grid;
  gap:24px;
}
.investigation-overview,
.investigation-lens-section,
.investigation-conclusion{
  padding:clamp(28px,5vw,50px);
  border:1px solid rgba(24,28,54,.09);
  border-radius:28px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  box-shadow:0 20px 55px rgba(29,25,55,.08);
}
.investigation-overview h2,
.investigation-conclusion h2{
  margin:0 0 16px;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.4vw,3.8rem);
}
.investigation-overview>p:last-of-type,
.investigation-conclusion>p:last-of-type{
  max-width:830px;
  font-size:1.06rem;
  line-height:1.72;
}
.investigation-overview-fields,
.investigation-conclusion-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:28px;
}
.investigation-overview-fields>div,
.investigation-conclusion-grid>div{
  padding:20px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:#f5f2ea;
  border:1px solid rgba(30,34,65,.08);
}
.investigation-overview-fields strong,
.investigation-conclusion-grid strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:7px;
  color:#5d4a91;
}
.investigation-overview-fields span,
.investigation-conclusion-grid p{
  color:#54566a;
  line-height:1.55;
}

.investigation-lens-section{
  display:grid;
  gap:28px;
}
.investigation-lens-label{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-bottom:13px;
  color:#6852a4;
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.investigation-lens-heading h2{
  max-width:780px;
  margin:0;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.45rem);
}
.investigation-lens-content>p{
  max-width:830px;
  margin-top:0;
  font-size:1.06rem;
  line-height:1.75;
}
.investigation-prompt-box{
  padding:22px 24px;
  border-left:4px solid #7ee7d8;
  border-radius:0 18px 18px 0;
  background:#eef8f5;
}
.investigation-prompt-box strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  color:#184b49;
}
.investigation-prompt-box ul{
  margin:0;
  padding-left:20px;
}
.investigation-prompt-box li{
  margin:8px 0;
  color:#374e50;
}
.investigation-writing-area{
  min-height:132px;
  padding:20px;
  border:1px dashed rgba(83,71,125,.28);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.74),rgba(248,246,241,.74));
}
.investigation-writing-area span{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  color:#6650a4;
  font-size:.73rem;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.investigation-writing-area p{
  margin:0;
  color:#77778a;
}

.investigation-map-panel{
  position:sticky;
  top:100px;
  padding:24px;
  border-radius:25px;
  color:#f4f0ff;
  background:#171a38;
  box-shadow:0 26px 70px rgba(22,22,48,.24);
}
.investigation-map-panel nav{
  display:grid;
  gap:9px;
}
.investigation-map-panel nav a{
  display:block;
  padding:14px 15px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius:15px;
  color:#eeeaf6;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,background .18s ease;
}
.investigation-map-panel nav a:hover{
  transform:translateX(3px);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.34);
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.055);
}
.investigation-map-panel nav span{
  display:block;
  font-weight:800;
}
.investigation-map-panel nav small{
  display:block;
  margin-top:3px;
  color:#aaa6bb;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.investigation-map-tip{
  margin-top:18px;
  padding:17px;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:rgba(255,209,102,.07);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.17);
}
.investigation-map-tip strong{color:#ffd166}
.investigation-map-tip p{
  margin:7px 0 0;
  color:#d4d0df;
  font-size:.88rem;
  line-height:1.5;
}

@media(min-width:940px){
  .investigation-template-hero-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(300px,.55fr);
  }
  .investigation-template-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 320px;
  }
  .investigation-overview-fields,
  .investigation-conclusion-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  }
}
@media(max-width:939px){
  .investigation-map-panel{
    position:static;
    order:-1;
  }
  .investigation-map-panel nav{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  }
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .investigation-map-panel nav{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .investigation-overview,
  .investigation-lens-section,
  .investigation-conclusion{
    border-radius:21px;
  }
}


/* ===== v8.3 Investigation examples, visuals, and scholarship ===== */
.template-example-notice{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:start;
  margin-bottom:28px;
  padding:17px 19px;
  border:1px solid rgba(102,80,164,.16);
  border-radius:17px;
  background:#f2eefb;
}
.template-example-notice>span{
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  color:#fff;
  background:#6650a4;
}
.template-example-notice p{margin:2px 0;color:#4e4d61;line-height:1.55}

.investigation-writing-area{
  min-height:0;
  background:#fbfaf7;
}
.investigation-example-card{
  display:grid;
  gap:22px;
  margin-top:13px;
  padding:20px;
  border:1px solid rgba(83,71,125,.12);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:#fff;
}
.investigation-example-visual{
  position:relative;
  min-height:170px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  padding:18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:15px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 20%,rgba(126,231,216,.14),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#171a38,#10152c);
  color:#f7f2ff;
}
.investigation-example-icon{
  position:absolute;
  top:11px;
  left:12px;
  width:31px;
  height:31px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.35);
  border-radius:50%;
  color:#7ee7d8;
  background:rgba(7,12,28,.72);
  font-size:.85rem;
}
.investigation-example-copy>strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  color:#29243d;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1.35rem;
}
.investigation-example-copy>p{
  margin:0;
  color:#555669;
  line-height:1.68;
}
.investigation-example-copy blockquote{
  margin:18px 0 0;
  padding:15px 17px;
  border-left:3px solid #6650a4;
  background:#f4f1fa;
}
.investigation-example-copy blockquote p{
  margin:0 0 7px;
  color:#302848;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1.04rem;
}
.investigation-example-copy cite{
  color:#716d80;
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-style:normal;
}
.investigation-user-note{
  margin-top:14px;
  padding:15px 17px;
  border:1px dashed rgba(83,71,125,.25);
  border-radius:14px;
  background:#f7f5f0;
}
.investigation-user-note strong{
  display:block;
  color:#6650a4;
  font-size:.76rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.investigation-user-note p{
  margin:6px 0 0;
  color:#77778a;
  line-height:1.5;
}

/* Fictional poster visual */
.mini-poster{
  position:relative;
  width:min(210px,88%);
  height:130px;
  padding:14px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.45);
  border-radius:10px;
  text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(#163455 0 61%,#d59e38 61% 100%);
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.mini-poster strong,.mini-poster>span{position:relative;z-index:3;display:block;letter-spacing:.13em}
.mini-poster strong{margin-top:42px;font-size:.82rem}
.mini-poster>span{font-size:.55rem;color:#ffe1a0}
.mini-sun{
  position:absolute;right:22px;top:15px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#ffd166;box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(255,209,102,.7);
}
.mini-bridge{position:absolute;left:28px;right:28px;bottom:37px;height:22px;border-top:3px solid #f6e8c8}
.mini-bridge i{display:inline-block;width:27%;height:20px;border-left:2px solid #f6e8c8;border-right:2px solid #f6e8c8;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0}
.mini-people{position:absolute;left:12px;bottom:12px;display:flex;gap:5px}
.mini-people b{width:7px;height:15px;border-radius:5px;background:#14233b;border:2px solid #f2d79d}

/* Timeline */
.mini-timeline{width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);align-items:center;gap:7px}
.mini-timeline span{position:relative;padding:12px 8px;border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.22);border-radius:12px;text-align:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
.mini-timeline span:not(:last-child)::after{content:"→";position:absolute;right:-13px;top:29%;color:#ffd166;z-index:2}
.mini-timeline b,.mini-timeline small{display:block}.mini-timeline small{margin-top:4px;color:#b9b5c7}

/* Audience */
.mini-audience{width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:8px}
.mini-audience span{padding:13px 7px;border-radius:12px;text-align:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.045)}
.mini-audience i{display:block;margin-bottom:6px;color:#7ee7d8}.mini-audience b,.mini-audience small{display:block}.mini-audience small{color:#aaa6bb}

/* Symbols */
.mini-symbols{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:10px}
.mini-symbols span{width:92px;padding:11px 7px;border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.19);border-radius:12px;text-align:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.035)}
.mini-symbols i{display:block;color:#ffd166;font-size:1.4rem;font-style:normal}.mini-symbols b,.mini-symbols small{display:block}.mini-symbols small{color:#aaa6bb}

/* Emotion */
.mini-emotion{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px}
.mini-emotion span{padding:11px 15px;border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.22);border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,209,102,.07)}
.mini-emotion b{color:#7ee7d8}

/* Power */
.mini-power{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center;gap:12px}
.mini-power span{display:grid;place-items:center;padding:12px;border-radius:14px;text-align:center}
.mini-power .large{width:58%;min-height:112px;background:rgba(169,126,255,.16);border:1px solid rgba(169,126,255,.35)}
.mini-power .small{width:33%;min-height:75px;background:rgba(126,231,216,.08);border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.25)}
.mini-power b,.mini-power small{display:block}.mini-power small{margin-top:6px;color:#bdb8c9}

/* Truth */
.mini-truth{width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
.mini-truth div{padding:15px;border-radius:13px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
.mini-truth b,.mini-truth span{display:block}.mini-truth b{color:#7ee7d8;margin-bottom:5px}.mini-truth span{color:#d9d5e4}

/* Reimagine */
.mini-redesign{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;width:100%}
.mini-redesign span{flex:1;padding:14px;border-radius:13px;text-align:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10)}
.mini-redesign span:last-child{border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.32);background:rgba(126,231,216,.07)}
.mini-redesign b,.mini-redesign small{display:block}.mini-redesign small{margin-top:6px;color:#bbb7c7}.mini-redesign i{color:#ffd166;font-style:normal}

@media(min-width:720px){
  .investigation-example-card{grid-template-columns:minmax(220px,.65fr) minmax(0,1.35fr);align-items:center}
}
@media(max-width:520px){
  .mini-audience,.mini-timeline,.mini-truth{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mini-timeline span:not(:last-child)::after{content:"↓";right:auto;left:48%;top:auto;bottom:-17px}
  .mini-redesign{flex-direction:column}
  .mini-redesign i{transform:rotate(90deg)}
}

.coming-soon-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:14px}
.soon-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(102,80,164,.15);border-radius:12px;padding:12px}
.soon-card h5{margin:0 0 6px;color:#2f2950;font-size:1rem}
.soon-card p{margin:0;color:#666;line-height:1.45;font-size:.92rem}

.mini-artifact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,58px);gap:8px;justify-content:center}
.artifact-tile{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#18254d,#243b72);color:#fff;font-size:24px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.artifact-tile span{font-size:10px;margin-top:3px}

/* ===== v8.6 Distinct public-domain investigation artifacts ===== */
.investigation-example-visual{padding:0;min-height:290px;background:#0d1129}
.investigation-photo-figure{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:290px;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.investigation-photo-figure img{width:100%;height:310px;display:block;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;background:#0b0e21}
#artifact .investigation-photo-figure img,#context .investigation-photo-figure img,#audience .investigation-photo-figure img,#power .investigation-photo-figure img,#truth .investigation-photo-figure img,#reimagine .investigation-photo-figure img{object-fit:contain;padding:10px}
.investigation-photo-figure figcaption{padding:9px 12px 11px;color:#aaa7b9;background:#0c1026;font-size:.68rem;line-height:1.35;text-align:left}
.investigation-photo-figure figcaption a{color:#b8deda;text-decoration:none}.investigation-photo-figure figcaption a:hover{color:#7ee7d8;text-decoration:underline}
.investigation-example-copy>p{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.72}
@media(min-width:720px){.investigation-example-card{grid-template-columns:minmax(270px,.78fr) minmax(0,1.22fr)}}
@media(max-width:719px){.investigation-photo-figure img{height:min(420px,90vw)}}



/* ===== v8.8 Repaired Explore Humanity page ===== */
.world-card-link{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  min-height:265px;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-start;
  color:var(--text);
  text-decoration:none;
  overflow:hidden;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:
    transform .22s ease,
    border-color .22s ease,
    background .22s ease,
    box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.world-card-link::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:160px;
  height:160px;
  right:-72px;
  bottom:-82px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(126,231,216,.12),transparent 68%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.world-card-link:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.40);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(126,231,216,.085),rgba(255,255,255,.022));
  box-shadow:0 22px 52px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.world-card-link:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--aurora);
  outline-offset:4px;
}
.world-card-icon{
  width:44px;
  height:44px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  margin-bottom:21px;
  border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.28);
  border-radius:50%;
  color:var(--aurora);
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.055);
  font-size:1.1rem;
  font-weight:800;
}
.world-card-link .category-pill{
  margin-bottom:11px;
}
.world-card-link h3{
  margin:0 0 12px;
}
.world-card-link p{
  margin:0;
  line-height:1.62;
}
.world-card-action{
  display:block;
  margin-top:auto;
  padding-top:24px;
  color:var(--aurora);
  font-size:.76rem;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.055em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}


/* ===== v9.0 Completed Observatory and essays ===== */
.observatory-home-hero{
  padding:clamp(78px,10vw,132px) 0 84px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 20%,rgba(154,116,255,.14),transparent 27%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 58%,rgba(126,231,216,.07),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#201843,#111b38);
}
.observatory-home-hero h1{
  max-width:1150px;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:clamp(3.6rem,8vw,7.3rem);line-height:.92;
}
.observatory-home-hero>div>p:last-child{max-width:830px;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.15rem}
.observatory-home-section{padding:72px 0 100px;background:#10142e}
.observatory-feature{
  display:grid;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);border-radius:30px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.06),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
}
.observatory-feature-art{min-height:410px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#0a0e20}
.observatory-feature-copy{padding:clamp(30px,5vw,60px)}
.observatory-feature-copy h2{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4.8rem);line-height:.98}
.observatory-feature-copy>p:not(.eyebrow){color:var(--muted);font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.7}
.observatory-home-heading,.observatory-section-heading{display:grid;gap:24px;align-items:end;margin:72px 0 32px}
.observatory-home-heading h2,.observatory-section-heading h2{margin:0;font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5vw,4.2rem)}
.observatory-home-heading>p,.observatory-section-heading>p{color:var(--muted)}
.observatory-card-grid{display:grid;gap:18px}
.observatory-card{
  min-height:310px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:29px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  border-radius:24px;color:var(--text);text-decoration:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}
.observatory-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.34);background:rgba(126,231,216,.05)}
.observatory-card-icon{width:44px;height:44px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;color:var(--aurora);border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.25)}
.observatory-card .meta{margin:23px 0 10px;color:#c5a4ff;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase}
.observatory-card h3{margin:0 0 14px;font-size:1.65rem;line-height:1.2}
.observatory-card>p:last-of-type{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}
.observatory-card-action{margin-top:auto;padding-top:22px;color:var(--aurora);font-weight:800}
.observatory-coming-section{padding:88px 0;background:#efeae0;color:#202235}
.observatory-coming-grid{display:grid;gap:38px}
.observatory-coming-grid h2{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.7rem)}
.observatory-coming-list{display:grid;gap:11px}
.observatory-coming-list span{padding:18px;border-radius:15px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(30,34,65,.09);font-weight:700}

.observatory-article-hero{
  padding:clamp(76px,9vw,124px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%,rgba(157,117,255,.15),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(140deg,#211747,#10223b);
}
.observatory-article-hero-grid{display:grid;gap:42px;align-items:center}
.observatory-article-hero h1{margin:0 0 22px;font-size:clamp(3.5rem,7.8vw,6.8rem);line-height:.94}
.observatory-article-dek{max-width:810px;color:#ddd8e7;font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.65}
.observatory-article-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-top:22px}
.observatory-article-meta span{padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);border-radius:999px;color:#d8d4e2;font-size:.72rem}
.observatory-hero-visual{min-height:360px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:28px;background:#0a0e20;overflow:hidden}
.word-orbit{position:relative;width:300px;height:300px;border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.25);border-radius:50%}
.word-orbit::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:38px;border:1px solid rgba(169,126,255,.35);border-radius:50%}
.word-orbit b{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#ffd166;letter-spacing:.12em}
.word-orbit span{position:absolute;color:#cfc9dc;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.08em}
.word-orbit span:nth-child(1){top:22px;left:112px}.word-orbit span:nth-child(2){right:7px;top:137px}.word-orbit span:nth-child(3){bottom:20px;left:100px}.word-orbit span:nth-child(4){left:5px;top:137px}
.repeat-lines{display:grid;gap:8px;text-align:center}
.repeat-lines span{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,3rem);letter-spacing:.08em;color:rgba(242,238,255,.25)}
.repeat-lines span:nth-child(2){color:rgba(242,238,255,.45)}.repeat-lines span:nth-child(3){color:rgba(242,238,255,.7)}
.repeat-lines span:last-child{color:#ffd166}
.meme-grid-visual{width:min(350px,84%);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:11px}
.meme-grid-visual span{min-height:115px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.22);border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);color:#dcd7e6;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.1em}
.observatory-article-body{padding:90px 0;background:#f3efe7;color:#202235}
.observatory-article-grid{display:grid;gap:42px;align-items:start}
.observatory-prose{max-width:840px}
.observatory-opening{font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1.75;color:#3d3d50}
.observatory-essay-section{margin:48px 0}
.observatory-essay-section h2,.observatory-conclusion h2{margin:0 0 14px;font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.4rem)}
.observatory-essay-section p,.observatory-conclusion p{font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.82;color:#4d4e61}
.observatory-quote{margin:52px 0;padding:30px;border-left:5px solid #6650a4;background:#ebe5f5}
.observatory-quote p{margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.7rem;color:#302744}
.observatory-quote cite{font-style:normal;color:#6b6875}
.observatory-conclusion{padding:30px;border-radius:22px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(30,34,65,.09)}
.observatory-return{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;margin-top:38px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid rgba(30,34,65,.12)}
.observatory-return a{font-weight:800}
.observatory-sidebar{display:grid;gap:18px}
.observatory-side-card{padding:25px;border-radius:22px;background:#171a38;color:#f4f0ff}
.observatory-side-card h3{margin-top:0}
.observatory-side-card ul{padding-left:19px;color:#d7d3df}
.observatory-side-card li{margin:11px 0;line-height:1.5}
.observatory-related-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px}
.observatory-related-links a{padding:10px;border:1px solid rgba(126,231,216,.18);border-radius:999px;color:#d9d5e4;text-align:center}
.observatory-topics-section{padding:88px 0;background:#10142e}
.observatory-topic-grid{display:grid;gap:16px}
.observatory-topic-card{min-height:210px;padding:24px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);border-radius:21px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.035)}
.observatory-topic-card span{color:#ffd166;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.observatory-topic-card h3{margin:18px 0 10px}.observatory-topic-card p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55}
.observatory-references{margin-top:34px;padding:22px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.025)}
.observatory-references summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:800}.observatory-references div{margin-top:18px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}

@media(min-width:900px){
  .observatory-feature{grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr}
  .observatory-home-heading,.observatory-section-heading{grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr}
  .observatory-card-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .observatory-coming-grid{grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr}
  .observatory-article-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(320px,.65fr)}
  .observatory-article-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 310px}
  .observatory-sidebar{position:sticky;top:100px}
  .observatory-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:899px){
  .observatory-feature-art{min-height:300px}
  .observatory-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:580px){
  .observatory-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .observatory-related-links{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}


/* ===== v9.2 Fixed language visual everywhere ===== */
.word-orbit{
  display:none !important;
}

.language-visual{
  min-height:0 !important;
  height:auto !important;
  padding:clamp(24px,4vw,42px) !important;
  display:grid !important;
  place-items:center !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
}

.language-map-compact{
  position:relative;
  width:min(100%, 380px);
  aspect-ratio:1 / 1;
  margin:auto;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,209,102,.28);
  border-radius:50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center,rgba(169,126,255,.08),transparent 54%),
    #0a0e20;
}

.language-map-compact::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:20%;
  border:1px solid rgba(169,126,255,.38);
  border-radius:50%;
}

.language-map-center{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  color:#ffd166;
  font-size:clamp(1rem,2.2vw,1.45rem);
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}

.language-map-node{
  position:absolute;
  color:#d7d2e2;
  font-size:clamp(.72rem,1.4vw,.95rem);
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.node-name{
  top:9%;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
}

.node-frame{
  top:50%;
  right:5%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
}

.node-metaphor{
  bottom:8%;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
}

.node-reality{
  top:50%;
  left:4%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
}

.observatory-feature-art.language-visual,
.observatory-hero-visual.language-visual{
  min-height:320px !important;
  max-height:460px;
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .language-map-compact{
    width:min(100%, 290px);
  }

  .observatory-feature-art.language-visual,
  .observatory-hero-visual.language-visual{
    min-height:280px !important;
    max-height:none;
  }
}

.section-purpose{max-width:900px;margin:1.5rem auto 3rem;padding:1.5rem 2rem;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.section-purpose h3{margin:0 0 .6rem;color:#c9b3ff;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.95rem}
.section-purpose p{margin:0;line-height:1.7}

.coming-soon-card{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding:1.25rem;border-radius:16px;margin:1rem 0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}.coming-soon{display:inline-block;margin-top:.8rem;color:#c9b3ff;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem}

/* ===== v9.5 Fixed Observatory and Investigations topic cards ===== */
.investigation-coming-topics,
.observatory-coming-topics{
  padding:90px 0 105px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%,rgba(165,126,255,.10),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(150deg,#11152f,#090c1f);
}

.investigation-coming-heading,
.observatory-coming-heading{
  max-width:860px;
  margin-bottom:38px;
}

.investigation-coming-heading h2,
.observatory-coming-heading h2{
  margin:0 0 16px;
  font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.5rem);
}

.investigation-coming-heading > p:last-child,
.observatory-coming-heading > p:last-child{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1.05rem;
  line-height:1.7;
}

.investigation-coming-grid,
.observatory-coming-card-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:20px;
}

.investigation-coming-card,
.observatory-coming-card{
  min-height:245px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  padding:28px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius:23px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.055),rgba(255,255,255,.025));
  box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}

.investigation-coming-card:hover,
.observatory-coming-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.30);
  background:rgba(126,231,216,.045);
}

.investigation-coming-label,
.observatory-coming-label{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-bottom:22px;
  color:#c7a6ff;
  font-size:.7rem;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.investigation-coming-card h3,
.observatory-coming-card h3{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif;
  font-size:1.55rem;
  line-height:1.2;
}

.investigation-coming-card p,
.observatory-coming-card p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.62;
}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .investigation-coming-grid,
  .observatory-coming-card-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  }
}

@media(max-width:620px){
  .investigation-coming-grid,
  .observatory-coming-card-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}


/* ===== v9.6 Original field photography ===== */
.field-photo-section{
  padding:clamp(48px,7vw,84px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%,rgba(126,231,216,.06),transparent 25%),
    #0d1129;
}

.field-photo-grid{
  display:grid;
  gap:clamp(28px,5vw,62px);
  align-items:center;
}

.field-photo-figure{
  margin:0;
  min-width:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius:26px;
  background:#080b1c;
  box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}

.field-photo-figure img{
  width:100%;
  height:clamp(320px,48vw,620px);
  display:block;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
}

.field-photo-copy{
  max-width:640px;
}

.field-photo-copy h2{
  margin:0 0 18px;
  font-size:clamp(2.25rem,5vw,4.7rem);
  line-height:1;
}

.field-photo-copy > p:not(.eyebrow):not(.field-photo-credit){
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1.08rem;
  line-height:1.72;
}

.field-photo-credit{
  margin-top:22px;
  color:#858094;
  font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}

@media(min-width:900px){
  .field-photo-grid{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(320px,.85fr);
  }

  .field-photo-section:nth-of-type(even) .field-photo-figure{
    order:2;
  }
}

@media(max-width:899px){
  .field-photo-figure img{
    height:min(68vw,520px);
  }
}

@media(max-width:560px){
  .field-photo-section{
    padding:42px 0;
  }

  .field-photo-figure{
    border-radius:20px;
  }

  .field-photo-figure img{
    height:72vw;
    min-height:280px;
  }
}


/* ===== v9.8 Rebuilt visible hero and card photography ===== */
.page-hero.hero-photo-about,
.page-hero.hero-photo-contributors,
.page-hero.hero-photo-services,
.page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  min-height:clamp(520px,72vh,760px);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
}

.page-hero.hero-photo-about{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,11,28,.94) 0%,rgba(8,11,28,.76) 48%,rgba(8,11,28,.28) 100%),
    url("../images/new-photo-collection/woodland-threshold.jpg");
}

.page-hero.hero-photo-contributors{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,11,28,.94) 0%,rgba(8,11,28,.76) 48%,rgba(8,11,28,.28) 100%),
    url("../images/new-photo-collection/moss-garden-lake.jpg");
}

.page-hero.hero-photo-services{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,11,28,.94) 0%,rgba(8,11,28,.76) 48%,rgba(8,11,28,.28) 100%),
    url("../images/new-photo-collection/palm-coast.jpg");
}

.page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,11,28,.94) 0%,rgba(8,11,28,.76) 48%,rgba(8,11,28,.28) 100%),
    url("../images/new-photo-collection/thermal-at-dusk.jpg");
}

.page-hero.hero-photo-about::after,
.page-hero.hero-photo-contributors::after,
.page-hero.hero-photo-services::after,
.page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,13,34,.12),rgba(10,13,34,.60)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 35%,rgba(126,231,216,.10),transparent 28%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.page-hero.hero-photo-about .container,
.page-hero.hero-photo-contributors .container,
.page-hero.hero-photo-services .container,
.page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab .container{
  width:100%;
}

.page-hero.hero-photo-about h1,
.page-hero.hero-photo-contributors h1,
.page-hero.hero-photo-services h1,
.page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab h1{
  max-width:920px;
  text-shadow:0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.52);
}

.page-hero.hero-photo-about .container > p:last-child,
.page-hero.hero-photo-contributors .container > p:last-child,
.page-hero.hero-photo-services .container > p:last-child,
.page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab .container > p:last-child{
  max-width:720px;
  color:#f0ebf6;
  text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.60);
}

.topic-card-photo{
  margin:-1px -1px 22px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:22px 22px 0 0;
  background:#080b1c;
}

.topic-card-photo img{
  width:100%;
  height:220px;
  display:block;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
  transition:transform .35s ease;
}

.signal-card:has(.topic-card-photo){
  padding-top:0;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.signal-card:has(.topic-card-photo) > :not(.topic-card-photo){
  margin-left:28px;
  margin-right:28px;
}

.signal-card:has(.topic-card-photo) > :last-child{
  margin-bottom:28px;
}

.signal-card:hover .topic-card-photo img{
  transform:scale(1.035);
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .page-hero.hero-photo-about,
  .page-hero.hero-photo-contributors,
  .page-hero.hero-photo-services,
  .page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab{
    min-height:560px;
    background-position:center;
  }

  .topic-card-photo img{
    height:200px;
  }
}


/* Fix Current Signal hero image cropping */
.current-signal-hero img,
.current-signal-hero .hero-image img,
.current-signal img{
  object-fit:contain !important;
  object-position:center center !important;
  background:#0b1024;
}
.current-signal-hero .hero-image,
.current-signal-hero figure{
  background:#0b1024;
}
@media (min-width:900px){
.current-signal-hero img,
.current-signal-hero .hero-image img,
.current-signal img{
  max-height:720px;
}
}


/* ===== v9.9 Professional image system ===== */

/* Editorial field-photo sections */
.field-photo-section{
  padding:clamp(54px,7vw,92px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 16%,rgba(126,231,216,.055),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0f132d,#0a0e22);
}

.field-photo-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(360px,.98fr);
  gap:clamp(38px,5vw,76px);
  align-items:center;
}

.field-photo-figure{
  margin:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  border-radius:28px;
  background:#080b1c;
  box-shadow:0 28px 74px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}

.field-photo-figure img{
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  max-height:680px;
  aspect-ratio:4 / 3;
  display:block;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
}

.field-photo-copy{
  max-width:720px;
}

.field-photo-copy h2{
  margin:0 0 20px;
  font-size:clamp(2.25rem,4.6vw,4.7rem);
  line-height:1.02;
  text-wrap:balance;
}

.field-photo-copy > p:not(.eyebrow):not(.field-photo-credit){
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.4vw,1.15rem);
  line-height:1.75;
}

.field-photo-credit{
  margin-top:24px;
  color:#898496;
  font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}

/* Alternate visual rhythm automatically */
main > .field-photo-section:nth-of-type(even) .field-photo-figure{
  order:2;
}

/* Hero sections with photographs */
.page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"]{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  min-height:clamp(560px,76vh,820px);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden;
  background-size:cover !important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat !important;
  background-position:center center !important;
}

.page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"]::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:-1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,9,24,.94) 0%,rgba(6,9,24,.82) 36%,rgba(6,9,24,.42) 67%,rgba(6,9,24,.18) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,9,24,.15),rgba(6,9,24,.50));
}

.page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"]::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:auto 0 0;
  height:38%;
  z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,#0b0f27);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"] .container{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  width:100%;
}

.page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"] h1{
  max-width:980px;
  text-shadow:0 5px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.52);
}

.page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"] .container > p:last-child{
  max-width:760px;
  color:#eeeaf6;
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.18rem);
  line-height:1.7;
  text-shadow:0 2px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.60);
}

/* Signal / politics / editorial image sections */
.current-signal-hero,
.current-signal,
.signal-photo-feature{
  overflow:hidden;
}

.current-signal-hero .field-photo-grid,
.current-signal .field-photo-grid,
.signal-photo-feature .field-photo-grid{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.08fr) minmax(420px,.92fr);
  align-items:center;
}

.current-signal-hero .field-photo-figure img,
.current-signal .field-photo-figure img,
.signal-photo-feature .field-photo-figure img{
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  max-height:680px;
  aspect-ratio:4 / 3;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
}

/* Topic and signal cards with photos */
.topic-card-photo{
  margin:-1px -1px 24px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:22px 22px 0 0;
  background:#080b1c;
}

.topic-card-photo img{
  width:100%;
  height:230px;
  display:block;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
  transition:transform .35s ease;
}

.signal-card:has(.topic-card-photo),
.topic-card:has(.topic-card-photo),
.investigation-coming-card:has(.topic-card-photo),
.observatory-coming-card:has(.topic-card-photo){
  padding-top:0 !important;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.signal-card:has(.topic-card-photo) > :not(.topic-card-photo),
.topic-card:has(.topic-card-photo) > :not(.topic-card-photo),
.investigation-coming-card:has(.topic-card-photo) > :not(.topic-card-photo),
.observatory-coming-card:has(.topic-card-photo) > :not(.topic-card-photo){
  margin-left:28px;
  margin-right:28px;
}

.signal-card:hover .topic-card-photo img,
.topic-card:hover .topic-card-photo img,
.investigation-coming-card:hover .topic-card-photo img,
.observatory-coming-card:hover .topic-card-photo img{
  transform:scale(1.035);
}

/* Keep images proportional on portrait originals */
.field-photo-figure img[width][height]{
  max-width:100%;
}

/* Prevent giant clipped headings in image sections */
.field-photo-copy h2,
.current-signal-hero h2,
.current-signal h2{
  overflow-wrap:anywhere;
}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .field-photo-grid,
  .current-signal-hero .field-photo-grid,
  .current-signal .field-photo-grid,
  .signal-photo-feature .field-photo-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  main > .field-photo-section:nth-of-type(even) .field-photo-figure{
    order:0;
  }

  .field-photo-figure{
    max-width:760px;
  }

  .field-photo-copy{
    max-width:760px;
  }

  .page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"]{
    min-height:640px;
    background-position:center center !important;
  }
}

@media(max-width:640px){
  .field-photo-section{
    padding:44px 0 56px;
  }

  .field-photo-figure{
    border-radius:20px;
  }

  .field-photo-figure img,
  .current-signal-hero .field-photo-figure img,
  .current-signal .field-photo-figure img,
  .signal-photo-feature .field-photo-figure img{
    aspect-ratio:4 / 3;
    max-height:none;
  }

  .topic-card-photo img{
    height:200px;
  }

  .page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"]{
    min-height:580px;
  }

  .page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"]::before{
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,9,24,.86) 0%,rgba(6,9,24,.66) 54%,rgba(6,9,24,.46) 100%);
  }
}




/* ===== v9.14 Unified photo overlay alignment ===== */

/* Base photo cards */
.index-photo-card,
.signal-card:has(.topic-card-photo),
.topic-card:has(.topic-card-photo),
.investigation-coming-card:has(.topic-card-photo),
.observatory-coming-card:has(.topic-card-photo),
.field-photo-figure,
.observatory-feature-art,
.observatory-hero-visual{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:hidden !important;
  background-clip:padding-box;
}

/* Index photo cards: image + overlay are both clipped by the same radius */
.index-photo-card{
  min-height:300px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13) !important;
  border-radius:28px !important;
  box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.22) !important;
  background-size:cover !important;
  background-position:center center !important;
  background-repeat:no-repeat !important;
}

.index-photo-card-1{
  background-image:url("../images/index-cards/index-card-wetland.jpg") !important;
}
.index-photo-card-2{
  background-image:url("../images/index-cards/index-card-geothermal.jpg") !important;
}
.index-photo-card-3{
  background-image:url("../images/index-cards/index-card-town.jpg") !important;
}
.index-photo-card-4{
  background-image:url("../images/index-cards/index-card-veranda.jpg") !important;
}

/* One overlay only, inset to the card's actual border box */
.index-photo-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  border-radius:inherit;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(7,10,25,.22) 0%,
      rgba(7,10,25,.46) 38%,
      rgba(7,10,25,.76) 72%,
      rgba(7,10,25,.92) 100%
    );
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Remove any competing second overlay */
.index-photo-card::after{
  content:none !important;
  display:none !important;
}

.index-photo-card > *{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

.index-photo-card h2,
.index-photo-card h3,
.index-photo-card p,
.index-photo-card span,
.index-photo-card a{
  color:#f7f3ff;
  text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.58);
}

/* Keep the grid itself transparent and unstyled */
.portal-grid{
  border:0 !important;
  outline:0 !important;
  box-shadow:none !important;
  background:transparent !important;
  overflow:visible !important;
}
.portal-grid::before,
.portal-grid::after{
  content:none !important;
  display:none !important;
}

/* Standard image-card overlays */
.topic-card-photo{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:22px 22px 0 0;
}
.topic-card-photo::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(7,10,25,.04),rgba(7,10,25,.22));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.topic-card-photo img{
  position:relative;
  z-index:0;
}

/* Field-photo and feature images: no artificial dark border or spill */
.field-photo-figure::before,
.field-photo-figure::after,
.observatory-feature-art::before,
.observatory-feature-art::after,
.observatory-hero-visual::before,
.observatory-hero-visual::after{
  border-radius:inherit;
}

/* Photo heroes use a single overlay matching the section bounds */
.page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"]{
  overflow:hidden !important;
}
.page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"]::before{
  inset:0 !important;
  border-radius:0 !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(6,9,24,.92) 0%,
      rgba(6,9,24,.76) 42%,
      rgba(6,9,24,.34) 72%,
      rgba(6,9,24,.16) 100%
    ) !important;
}
.page-hero[class*="hero-photo-"]::after{
  content:none !important;
  display:none !important;
}

/* Hover keeps the overlay aligned */
.index-photo-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  border-color:rgba(126,231,216,.38) !important;
}
.index-photo-card:hover::before{
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(7,10,25,.16) 0%,
      rgba(7,10,25,.38) 38%,
      rgba(7,10,25,.68) 72%,
      rgba(7,10,25,.88) 100%
    );
}

@media(max-width:720px){
  .index-photo-card{
    min-height:270px;
    border-radius:22px !important;
  }
}


/* ===== v9.15 Current Signals card image completion ===== */
.current-signals-page .signal-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.current-signals-page .signal-grid .signal-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.current-signals-page .signal-grid .topic-card-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 285px;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.current-signals-page .signal-grid .topic-card-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.current-signals-page .signal-grid .signal-card > :not(.topic-card-photo) {
  margin-left: 28px;
  margin-right: 28px;
}

.current-signals-page .signal-grid .signal-card > :last-child {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .current-signals-page .signal-grid .topic-card-photo {
    height: 230px;
  }
}


/* ===== v9.16 Investigation card image completion ===== */
.investigations-page .signal-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.investigations-page .signal-grid .signal-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.investigations-page .signal-grid .topic-card-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 325px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.investigations-page .signal-grid .topic-card-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.investigations-page .signal-grid .signal-card > :not(.topic-card-photo) {
  margin-left: 28px;
  margin-right: 28px;
}

.investigations-page .signal-grid .signal-card > :last-child {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .investigations-page .signal-grid .topic-card-photo {
    height: 240px;
  }
}






/* ===== v9.22 Use the original correctly mapped wheel on phones ===== */
@media (max-width: 767px){

  /*
   * The original SVG already matches the printed wheel and contains the correct
   * destination for every category. Keep its existing position and dimensions.
   */
  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .wheel-svg-overlay{
    display:block !important;
    visibility:visible !important;
    opacity:1 !important;
    pointer-events:auto !important;
    z-index:40 !important;
    touch-action:manipulation;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
  }

  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .wheel-svg-overlay a{
    display:block;
    pointer-events:all !important;
    cursor:pointer;
    touch-action:manipulation;
  }

  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .wheel-svg-overlay path,
  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .wheel-svg-overlay circle{
    pointer-events:all !important;
    fill:rgba(255,255,255,0.001) !important;
  }

  /*
   * Decorative layers remain visible but cannot intercept a finger tap.
   * The two normal hero buttons remain clickable.
   */
  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .reference-hero-image,
  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .reference-hero-shade,
  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .hero-ambient-effects,
  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .reference-hero-accessible-copy,
  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .wheel-cursor-tooltip,
  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .wheel-center-display{
    pointer-events:none !important;
  }

  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .hero-explore-button,
  .original-wheel-mobile-enabled .hero-rhetoric-button{
    pointer-events:auto !important;
    z-index:45 !important;
  }
}


/* ===== Symbol Wizards intro collage backgrounds — v9.23 ===== */
.intro-collage-hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(20, 17, 62, 0.72) 0%,
      rgba(18, 23, 62, 0.66) 48%,
      rgba(12, 29, 56, 0.64) 100%
    ),
    url("../../assets/images/human-meaning-collage.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.intro-collage-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 22% 30%,
      rgba(119, 86, 204, 0.16),
      transparent 42%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(14, 16, 53, 0.10),
      rgba(14, 16, 53, 0.28)
    );
}

.intro-collage-hero > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Give each page a slightly different crop while using the same artwork. */
.explore-intro-collage {
  background-position: center 42%;
}

.signals-intro-collage {
  background-position: center 36%;
}

.observatory-intro-collage {
  background-position: center 48%;
}

.investigations-intro-collage {
  background-position: center 44%;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .intro-collage-hero {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(22, 18, 64, 0.70) 0%,
        rgba(18, 22, 59, 0.66) 60%,
        rgba(13, 27, 53, 0.70) 100%
      ),
      url("../../assets/images/human-meaning-collage.png");
    background-size: auto 100%;
    background-position: center;
  }
}


/* ===== v9.25 Index hero button hit-area alignment ===== */
.reference-interactive-hero .hero-explore-button,
.reference-interactive-hero .hero-rhetoric-button{
  z-index:50 !important;
  display:block !important;
  pointer-events:auto !important;
  cursor:pointer !important;
  touch-action:manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
}


/* ===== v9.27 Mobile Four Ways spacing ===== */
@media (max-width: 767px){
  .home-four-ways-mobile-tighten{
    margin-top: -2.5rem !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
  }
}


/* ===== Symbol Wizards Brevo contact form ===== */
.contact-form-card{padding:18px;overflow:hidden}
.contact-brevo .sib-form{background:transparent!important;padding:0!important;text-align:left!important}
.contact-brevo .sib-form-container{margin:0!important;padding:0!important}
.contact-brevo #sib-container{
  max-width:none!important;width:100%!important;background:transparent!important;border:0!important;
  border-radius:0!important;padding:8px!important;text-align:left!important;
}
.contact-brevo #sib-container .sib-form-block{padding-left:0!important;padding-right:0!important}
.contact-brevo #sib-container .sib-form-block p{color:var(--muted)!important}
.contact-brevo #sib-container .sib-form-block[style*="font-size:32px"] p{
  color:var(--ink)!important;font-family:"Palatino Linotype","Book Antiqua",Palatino,Georgia,serif!important;
  font-size:2rem!important;line-height:1.1!important;margin:0!important;
}
.contact-brevo .entry__label{color:var(--ink)!important;font-family:inherit!important;font-size:1rem!important}
.contact-brevo .entry__field{background:transparent!important;border:0!important}
.contact-brevo .entry__field input,
.contact-brevo .entry__field textarea{
  width:100%!important;background:#0b0f19!important;border:1px solid var(--line)!important;border-radius:14px!important;
  color:var(--ink)!important;padding:14px 16px!important;box-shadow:none!important;font-family:inherit!important;
}
.contact-brevo .entry__field input:focus,
.contact-brevo .entry__field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--gold)!important;outline:none!important}
.contact-brevo .entry__field textarea{min-height:170px!important}
.contact-brevo .sib-form-block__button{
  min-height:50px!important;padding:0 22px!important;border-radius:999px!important;border:1px solid var(--gold)!important;
  color:#0b0e17!important;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold))!important;
  font-family:inherit!important;font-weight:800!important;box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(214,179,106,.18)!important;
}
.contact-brevo .sib-divider-form-block>div{border-color:var(--line)!important}
.contact-brevo .sib-form-message-panel{max-width:none!important;border-radius:14px!important}
@media (max-width:759px){
  .contact-form-card{padding:12px}
  .contact-brevo #sib-container{padding:0!important}
}


/* ===== v9.29 Brevo submit-button and legacy Subject fixes ===== */
/* Brevo hides this icon until a submission is actually in progress. The site's
   generic .card .icon rule was overriding that behavior. */
.contact-brevo #sib-form .sib-hide-loader-icon {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.contact-brevo #sib-form .progress-indicator__icon {
  width: 18px !important;
  height: 18px !important;
  min-width: 18px !important;
  margin: 0 8px 0 0 !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  color: currentColor !important;
}

.contact-brevo #sib-form .sib-form-block__button {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  touch-action: manipulation !important;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.contact-brevo #sib-form .sib-form-block__button * {
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.contact-brevo #sib-form,
.contact-brevo #sib-container,
.contact-brevo .sib-form-block {
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

/* Defensive hiding for any legacy Subject control that might remain in cached markup. */
.contact-brevo #SUBJECT,
.contact-brevo [name="SUBJECT"],
.contact-brevo [name="subject"] {
  display: none !important;
}


/* v9.32 Interior hero breathing room: About + Contributors */
.page-hero.hero-photo-about .container,
.page-hero.hero-photo-contributors .container{
  max-width:min(calc(100% - 96px), var(--max));
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}
@media (max-width:767px){
  .page-hero.hero-photo-about .container,
  .page-hero.hero-photo-contributors .container{
    max-width:min(calc(100% - 40px), var(--max));
  }
}


/* ===== v9.33 Consistent interior collage heroes (index excluded) ===== */
.page-hero.intro-collage-hero,
.observatory-home-hero.intro-collage-hero{
  min-height:clamp(520px,72vh,760px);
  padding:clamp(64px,8vw,96px) 0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
}

.page-hero.intro-collage-hero > .container,
.observatory-home-hero.intro-collage-hero > .container{
  width:100%;
  max-width:min(calc(100% - 96px), var(--max));
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

.page-hero.intro-collage-hero h1,
.observatory-home-hero.intro-collage-hero h1{
  max-width:980px;
  margin:0 0 22px;
  font-size:clamp(2.65rem,8vw,6rem);
  line-height:.98;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
}

.page-hero.intro-collage-hero .section-purpose,
.observatory-home-hero.intro-collage-hero .section-purpose{
  max-width:900px;
  margin:1.5rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.page-hero.intro-collage-hero > .container > p:last-child,
.observatory-home-hero.intro-collage-hero > .container > p:last-child{
  max-width:830px;
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1.15rem;
  line-height:1.7;
}

@media (max-width:767px){
  .page-hero.intro-collage-hero,
  .observatory-home-hero.intro-collage-hero{
    min-height:auto;
    padding:56px 0;
  }

  .page-hero.intro-collage-hero > .container,
  .observatory-home-hero.intro-collage-hero > .container{
    max-width:min(calc(100% - 40px), var(--max));
  }

  .page-hero.intro-collage-hero .section-purpose,
  .observatory-home-hero.intro-collage-hero .section-purpose{
    padding:1.25rem;
    margin:1.25rem 0;
  }
}


/* v9.34 Clickable Wizard's Field Guide cards + concept pages */
a.field-card-link{display:block;color:inherit;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}
a.field-card-link:hover,a.field-card-link:focus-visible{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(141,226,224,.55);box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.18);outline:none;}
a.field-card-link:focus-visible{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(141,226,224,.25),0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
.concept-hero .concept-symbol{font-size:3rem;margin:0 0 .7rem;}
.concept-hero h1{margin-bottom:1rem;}
.concept-page{max-width:900px;}
.concept-back{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:2.5rem;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;}
.concept-section{padding:0 0 2rem;margin:0 0 2rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
.concept-section h2{margin:0 0 .8rem;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.25rem);}
.concept-section p,.concept-section li{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.8;color:var(--muted);}
.concept-questions ul,.references ul{padding-left:1.35rem;}
.references{border-bottom:0;}
.references li{margin-bottom:.75rem;}


/* ===== v9.44 Symbol Lab hero alignment and article photography ===== */
.page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab .container{
  width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 40px));
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding-inline:20px;
}

.page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab h1,
.page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab p{
  max-width:820px;
}

.article-art{
  min-height:220px;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
  background:#111522;
}

.article-art img{
  width:100%;
  height:220px;
  display:block;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
  transition:transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
}

.article-card:hover .article-art img{
  transform:scale(1.035);
  filter:brightness(1.05);
}

.article-art::before,
.article-art::after{
  display:none;
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .page-hero.hero-photo-symbol-lab .container{
    width:min(100% - 24px,1180px);
    padding-inline:12px;
  }
}