/* ===========================
   ROOT & RESET
   =========================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --bg:        #050811;
  --bg2:       #080e1a;
  --bg3:       #0d1528;
  --surface:   #0f1d35;
  --border:    rgba(99,179,255,0.12);
  --accent:    #38bdf8;
  --accent2:   #7c3aed;
  --accent3:   #10b981;
  --text:      #e2e8f0;
  --text-muted:#94a3b8;
  --radius:    14px;
  --font-head: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  --transition: .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ===========================
   PARTICLE CANVAS
   =========================== */
#particles {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: .6;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  contain: strict;
}

/* ===========================
   REUSABLE
   =========================== */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#38bdf8 0%,#7c3aed 50%,#10b981 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Hero headline: brighter gradient + slight glow so letters with holes
   (a, e, s, o) remain legible against the dark background. */
.hero-title .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#7dd3fc 0%,#c084fc 50%,#fde68a 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 8px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35));
  font-weight: 800;
}

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .75rem 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#38bdf8,#7c3aed);
  color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  border: none; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(56,189,248,.35);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(56,189,248,.5); }
.btn-primary:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 50px; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); background: rgba(56,189,248,.06); }

.card-glow {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(13,21,40,.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.card-glow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(56,189,248,.08),transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition);
}
.card-glow:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(56,189,248,.35); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5),0 0 0 1px rgba(56,189,248,.12); }
.card-glow:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.section {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

.dark-section {
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg2);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.dark-section > * { max-width: 1200px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.dark-section .section-header { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; }
.dark-section .topics-grid { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }

.section-header { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent); background: rgba(56,189,248,.1);
  padding: .3rem .8rem; border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,.2);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ===========================
   NAVBAR
   =========================== */
.navbar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(5,8,17,.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(5,8,17,.94); }

.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.logo-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; animation: spin-slow 8s linear infinite; display: inline-block; }
.logo-text { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text); }
.logo-text strong { color: var(--accent); }
.logo-text.small { font-size: .95rem; }

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; transition: var(--transition); position: relative; }
.nav-links a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 2px; transform: scaleX(0); transition: var(--transition); }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-decoration: none; background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--accent); color: var(--accent); padding: .5rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; transition: var(--transition); }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #000; }

.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition); }
.hamburger {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: .25rem;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===========================
   HERO
   =========================== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 10rem 4rem 6rem;
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent3); background: rgba(16,185,129,.1);
  padding: .4rem 1rem; border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.25);
  margin-bottom: 2rem; animation: fadeInDown .8s ease both;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.6rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp .9s ease .1s both;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 580px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp .9s ease .2s both;
}

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; animation: fadeInUp .9s ease .3s both; }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp .9s ease .4s both;
}
.stat { text-align: left; }
.stat-num { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#38bdf8,#7c3aed); -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text; }
.stat-label { font-size: .75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--text-muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: var(--border); }

/* GLITCH */
.glitch { position: relative; }
.glitch::before, .glitch::after {
  content: attr(data-text);
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  background: inherit;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  opacity: .35;
}
.glitch::before { animation: glitch-1 4s infinite 1s; clip-path: polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 35%,0 35%); }
.glitch::after  { animation: glitch-2 4s infinite 1.3s; clip-path: polygon(0 65%,100% 65%,100% 100%,0 100%); }

/* ===========================
   ABOUT
   =========================== */
.about-section {
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.about-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.about-orbit {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,.28);
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.2rem;
  right: 1.2rem;
  opacity: .5;
}

.about-orbit::before,
.about-orbit::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  inset: 12px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(124,58,237,.35);
}

.about-orbit::after {
  inset: 28px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,.35);
}

.about-avatar {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: white;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#38bdf8,#7c3aed);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(56,189,248,.25);
}

.about-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.about-role {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-card p,
.highlight-box p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: .95rem;
}

.about-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.highlight-box {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(13,21,40,.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.highlight-label {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent3);
}

.highlight-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

/* ===========================
   TICKER
   =========================== */
.ticker-wrap {
  width: 100%; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(56,189,248,.08),rgba(124,58,237,.08));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: .75rem 0; position: relative; z-index: 3;
}
.ticker {
  display: flex; gap: 3rem; width: max-content;
  animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: .05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker span { padding: 0 .5rem; }

/* ===========================
   FEATURED
   =========================== */
.featured-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.featured-main .featured-img { width: 100%; height: 320px; }
.feat-img-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1e1040 0%,#2d1060 40%,#0a3060 100%); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.feat-img-1::before { content: '🧬'; position: absolute; font-size: 8rem; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); animation: pulse-icon 3s ease-in-out infinite; opacity: .35; }
.feat-img-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1a40,#1040a0); }
.feat-img-2::before { content: '🚀'; }
.feat-img-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0d1a10,#0d3020); }
.feat-img-3::before { content: '⚛️'; }
.feat-img-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1a0d0d,#3a1010); }
.feat-img-4::before { content: '🔬'; }

.feat-overlay {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1rem; left: 1rem;
}
.feat-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
  background: var(--accent); color: #000; padding: .25rem .75rem; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700;
}
.feat-tag.sm { font-size: .65rem; padding: .2rem .6rem; }

.card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.card-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .75rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.card-body p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.card-meta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.author-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; }
.author-dot.ai { background: var(--accent2); }
.author-dot.space { background: var(--accent); }
.author-dot.quantum { background: var(--accent3); }

.featured-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.side-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.side-img { width: 120px; height: 120px; flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.side-img::before { content: attr(data-icon); position: absolute; font-size: 2.5rem; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); opacity: .5; }
.feat-img-2, .feat-img-3, .feat-img-4 { height: 100%; }
.feat-img-2::before, .feat-img-3::before, .feat-img-4::before { font-size: 2.5rem; }
.side-body { padding: 1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; }
.side-body h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; }
.side-meta { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-family: var(--font-mono); margin-top: .5rem; }

/* ===========================
   TOPICS
   =========================== */
.topics-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem;
}
.topic-card {
  padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(13,21,40,.9); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.topic-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--c,#38bdf8);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: var(--transition);
}
.topic-card:hover { border-color: var(--c,#38bdf8); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.topic-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.topic-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px var(--c,#38bdf8)); }
.topic-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.topic-card p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.topic-count { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .7rem; color: var(--c,#38bdf8); background: rgba(56,189,248,.08); padding: .2rem .6rem; border-radius: 50px; }
.topic-bar { display: none; }

/* ===========================
   ARTICLES GRID
   =========================== */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.article-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(13,21,40,.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(56,189,248,.3); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.article-thumb {
  height: 180px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
}
.article-body { padding: 1.25rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.article-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
  padding: .2rem .6rem; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: .75rem; color: #000;
}
.article-body h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.article-body p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; }
.article-footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-top: 1rem; padding-top: .75rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.article-date { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.article-read { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }

.load-more-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 3rem; }

/* ===========================
   QUOTE SECTION
   =========================== */
.quote-section {
  padding: 5rem 2rem; text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(124,58,237,.06),rgba(56,189,248,.06));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.quote-inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.quote-mark { font-size: 5rem; color: var(--accent); opacity: .3; font-family: serif; line-height: .5; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
blockquote { font-size: clamp(1.1rem,2.5vw,1.6rem); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 1rem; transition: opacity .5s; }
cite { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .8rem; color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: .1em; }
.quote-dots { margin-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem; }
.quote-dots span { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--border); cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.quote-dots span.active { background: var(--accent); }

/* ===========================
   NEWSLETTER
   =========================== */
.newsletter-section {
  padding: 7rem 2rem;
  background: var(--bg3);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.nl-inner {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
.nl-left h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; margin: 1rem 0; }
.nl-perks { list-style: none; margin-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.nl-perks li { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }

.nl-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; background: rgba(13,21,40,.9); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2rem; backdrop-filter: blur(20px); }
.nl-form input { padding: .85rem 1rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; color: var(--text); font-size: .9rem; outline: none; transition: var(--transition); }
.nl-form input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); background: rgba(56,189,248,.04); }
.nl-note { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--accent3); text-align: center; min-height: 1.2rem; }

/* ===========================
   FOOTER
   =========================== */
.footer { padding: 4rem 4rem 2rem; background: #030609; position: relative; z-index: 2; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; }
.footer-col ul li { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-col ul li:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: .75rem; }
.social-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50%; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); text-decoration: none; }
.social-btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.social-btn.disabled { opacity: .35; cursor: not-allowed; pointer-events: none; }
.social-note { margin-top: .6rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .65rem; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ===========================
   MODAL
   =========================== */
.modal-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.8); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); z-index: 9999; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .3s; }
.modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.modal { background: var(--bg3); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; width: 90%; max-width: 760px; max-height: 85vh; overflow-y: auto; padding: 3rem; position: relative; transform: translateY(30px); transition: transform .3s; }
.modal-overlay.open .modal { transform: translateY(0); }
.modal-close { position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: none; color: var(--text); width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem; transition: var(--transition); }
.modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.modal-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.modal-content .modal-meta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; display: flex; gap: 1rem; }
.modal-content p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.modal-content p strong { color: var(--text); }
.modal-content .post-cover { display: block; width: 100%; max-height: 360px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 14px; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; }
.modal-content .post-figure { margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.modal-content .post-figure img { display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; }
.modal-content .post-figure figcaption { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .7rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: .5rem; text-align: center; }
.modal-content .post-inline-img { display: inline-block; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 10px; margin: .5rem 0; }

/* ===========================
   ANIMATIONS
   =========================== */
@keyframes fadeInDown { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(-20px); } to { opacity:1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes fadeInUp   { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(30px);  } to { opacity:1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes spin-slow  { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes ticker     { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes pulse-icon { 0%,100% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);   opacity:.35; }
                        50%      { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.12); opacity:.55; } }
@keyframes glitch-1   {
  0%,94%          { clip-path: polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 100%,0 100%); transform: none; }
  95%             { clip-path: polygon(0 10%,100% 10%,100% 30%,0 30%); transform: translateX(-3px); }
  96%             { clip-path: polygon(0 40%,100% 40%,100% 60%,0 60%); transform: translateX(3px); }
  97%,100%        { clip-path: polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 100%,0 100%); transform: none; }
}
@keyframes glitch-2 {
  0%,96%          { clip-path: polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 100%,0 100%); transform: none; }
  97%             { clip-path: polygon(0 60%,100% 60%,100% 75%,0 75%); transform: translateX(3px); }
  98%             { clip-path: polygon(0 80%,100% 80%,100% 90%,0 90%); transform: translateX(-2px); }
  99%,100%        { clip-path: polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 100%,0 100%); transform: none; }
}

/* ===========================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   =========================== */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
   =========================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .topics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .nl-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .side-card { grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr; }
  .side-img { width: 100px; height: 100px; }
  .hero { padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(5,8,17,.98);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    z-index: 1001;
  }
  .nav-cta.open {
    display: inline-flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 230px);
    right: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 1002;
  }
  .topics-grid, .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; text-align: center; }
}

/* ===========================
   STANDALONE POST PAGES (/post/<slug>/)
   =========================== */
body.post-page { background: var(--bg); color: var(--text); }
.post-page .navbar { position: sticky; top: 0; }
.post-main {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.post-back {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.post-back:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.post-article h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
}
.post-meta-row {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.post-article .post-cover {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
}
.post-body { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-muted); }
.post-body p { margin: 0 0 1.25rem; }
.post-body p strong { color: var(--text); }
.post-body .post-figure { margin: 2rem 0; }
.post-body .post-figure img { display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; }
.post-body .post-figure figcaption {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: .5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.post-body .post-inline-img {
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: .5rem 0;
}
.post-cta {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.post-cta h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.post-cta p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .95rem; margin: 0 0 1rem; }