:root {
  --max: 1120px;
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius2: 24px;

  --mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, "Liberation Mono", "Courier New", monospace;
  --sans: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji";
  --serif: Fraunces, ui-serif, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif;

  --a0: #7c3aed;
  --a1: #06b6d4;
  --a2: #22c55e;
  --a3: #f59e0b;
}

/* Background stays consistent across the full page (fixes mid-page gradient shift) */
html[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg0: #070a13;
  --bg1: #0b1020;

  --text: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
  --muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, .70);

  --surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  --surface2: rgba(255, 255, 255, .085);
  --stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, .11);
  --stroke2: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);

  --shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .55);
  --shadow2: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);

  --bg: #070a13;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .panel,
html[data-theme="dark"] .rq-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .rq-shell,
html[data-theme="dark"] .rail,
html[data-theme="dark"] .mini,
html[data-theme="dark"] .person {
  background-image: none;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 5%, transparent);
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .card::before {
  display: none;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .rq-shell {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 5%, transparent) !important;
}

html[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg0: #f7f7fb;
  --bg1: #f7f7fb;

  --text: rgba(8, 10, 18, .92);
  --muted: rgba(8, 10, 18, .68);

  --surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  --surface2: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94);
  --stroke: rgba(8, 10, 18, .10);
  --stroke2: rgba(8, 10, 18, .16);

  --shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(20, 30, 60, .18);
  --shadow2: 0 10px 30px rgba(20, 30, 60, .14);

  --bg: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg0), var(--bg1));
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html,
body {
  height: 100%;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Prevent any section from introducing a different background */
section,
header,
footer {
  background: transparent;
}

.bg-noise {
  pointer-events: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .08;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="180" height="180"><filter id="n"><feTurbulence type="fractalNoise" baseFrequency=".9" numOctaves="3" stitchTiles="stitch"/></filter><rect width="180" height="180" filter="url(%23n)" opacity=".9"/></svg>');
  animation: drift 18s linear infinite;
}

html[data-theme="light"] .bg-noise {
  opacity: .05;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

@keyframes drift {
  from {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate3d(-180px, -180px, 0);
  }
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

a.underline {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

.wrap {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 22px;
}

/* Top nav */
.topbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 84%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 52%, transparent));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stroke);
}

.topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 240px;
}

.mark {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(12px 12px at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 1), rgba(6, 182, 212, 1));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke2);
}

.brand strong {
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.brand small {
  display: block;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.top-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.pill {
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 55%, transparent);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 88%, transparent);
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  user-select: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 70%, transparent);
  border-color: var(--stroke2);
  color: var(--text);
}

.pill.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 28%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 18%, transparent));
  border-color: var(--stroke2);
  color: var(--text);
}

.theme-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 65%, transparent);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 92%, transparent);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 78%, transparent);
  border-color: var(--stroke2);
}

.theme-ic {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 32%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 24%, transparent));
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
}

.theme-ic svg {
  display: block;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .theme-ic .sun {
  display: none;
}

html[data-theme="light"] .theme-ic .moon {
  display: none;
}

.theme-label {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1020px) {
  .theme-label {
    display: inline;
  }
}

header.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 46px 0 18px;
}

header.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1000px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1400px 980px at 12% -10%, rgba(124, 58, 237, .30), transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(1100px 880px at 92% 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .22), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Remove section glows in dark mode, keep in light mode */
html[data-theme="dark"] #questions::before,
html[data-theme="dark"] #committee::before {
  display: none;
}

html[data-theme="light"] header.hero::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1400px 980px at 12% -10%, rgba(124, 58, 237, .18), transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(1100px 880px at 92% 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .14), transparent 60%);
}

/* Section specific glows */
#questions,
#committee {
  position: relative;
}

#questions::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 900px;
  background: radial-gradient(1000px 500px at 50% 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, .15), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

#committee::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 900px;
  background: radial-gradient(1000px 500px at 50% 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Light mode adjustments for glows */
html[data-theme="light"] #questions::before {
  background: radial-gradient(1000px 500px at 50% 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, .08), transparent 70%);
}

html[data-theme="light"] #committee::before {
  background: radial-gradient(1000px 500px at 50% 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .06), transparent 70%);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .brand {
    min-width: auto;
  }
}

.card {
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface2) 12%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 26%, transparent));
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
}

.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 240px at 20% 12%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 24%, transparent), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(560px 240px at 88% 40%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 18%, transparent), transparent 70%);
  opacity: .80;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(10px);
}

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

.hero-main {
  padding: 28px 26px 22px;
}

.kicker {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.kdot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--a0), var(--a1));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 18%, transparent);
}

h1 {
  margin: 14px 0 10px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 58px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.subtitle {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 86%, transparent);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 40%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 84%, transparent);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.tag code {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 90%, transparent);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 65%, transparent);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
}

.hero-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mini {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 70%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  padding: 14px 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
}

.mini h3 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 78%, transparent);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.mini p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.qlinks {
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

.btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke2);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 62%, transparent);
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 76%, transparent);
  border-color: var(--stroke2);
}

.btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 62%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 42%, transparent));
  border-color: var(--stroke2);
}

section {
  padding: 26px 0;
}

.section-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.section-title h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 84%, transparent);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.section-title p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.panel {
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 66%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.panel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
}

.panel .pad {
  padding: 18px;
}

.lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 86%, transparent);
  margin: 0;
}

.muted {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.hr {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--stroke);
  margin: 14px 0;
}

.abs-block {
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 42%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  padding: 14px 14px;
}

.abs-block h3 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 86%, transparent);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.abs-block ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 88%, transparent);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.abs-block li {
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.abs-block strong {
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Facts row */
.facts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .facts {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.fact {
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 40%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  padding: 12px 12px;
}

.fact-k {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 72%, transparent);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.fact-v {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 88%, transparent);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ---------- Research Questions (RQ) ---------- */
.rq-shell {
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 18% 18%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 12%, transparent), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 86% 42%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 10%, transparent), transparent 70%),
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 62%, transparent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.rq-shell:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
}

.rq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .rq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.rq-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.rq-card {
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 36%, transparent);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rq-head {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 14px;
}

.rq-badge {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 55%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 32%, transparent));
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke2);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 92%, transparent);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.rq-title strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 86%, transparent);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.rq-title span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.rq-sub {
  padding: 0 14px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.rq-subitem {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 56%, transparent);
}

.rq-mini {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 44%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 82%, transparent);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.rq-subitem span:last-child {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 84%, transparent);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Right rail timeline */
.rq-right {
  display: flex;
}

.rq-rail {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 62%, transparent);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rail-top {
  padding: 14px 14px 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 28%, transparent);
}

.rail {
  padding: 12px 14px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.rail::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  top: 12px;
  bottom: 14px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 30%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 22%, transparent),
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--a2) 16%, transparent));
  opacity: .75;
}

.rail-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 18px 1fr auto;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 34%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  position: relative;
}

.rail-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: 5px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 40%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.rail-body strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 90%, transparent);
}

.rail-body span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.rail-date {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 74%, transparent);
  padding: 6px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 60%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  min-width: 74px;
  text-align: center;
}

.rail-item.done {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--a2) 10%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 34%, transparent));
}

.rail-item.done .rail-dot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--a2), color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 40%, transparent));
}

.rail-item.current {
  border-color: var(--stroke2);
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 240px at 18% 18%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 14%, transparent), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(520px 240px at 85% 52%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 10%, transparent), transparent 70%),
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 34%, transparent);
}

.rail-item.current .rail-dot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--a0), var(--a1));
}

.rail-item.current .rail-dot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--a1);
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: blink-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes blink-dot {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.rail-foot {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 28%, transparent);
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.rail-note {
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 60%, transparent);
  padding: 12px 12px;
}

.rail-note-k {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 74%, transparent);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.rail-note-v {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.committee {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.person {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 66%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  transition: transform .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, background .15s ease;
}

.person:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 78%, transparent);
  border-color: var(--stroke2);
}

.avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  background:
    radial-gradient(14px 14px at 35% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 197, 94, .50), rgba(6, 182, 212, .35));
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
}

.avatar.alt1 {
  background: radial-gradient(14px 14px at 35% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, .55), rgba(124, 58, 237, .35));
}

.avatar.alt2 {
  background: radial-gradient(14px 14px at 35% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, .55), rgba(6, 182, 212, .30));
}

.avatar.alt3 {
  background: radial-gradient(14px 14px at 35% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 197, 94, .52), rgba(245, 158, 11, .25));
}

.avatar.alt4 {
  background: radial-gradient(14px 14px at 35% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, .45), rgba(34, 197, 94, .26));
}

.person .who {
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.person .who strong {
  font-size: 15px;
  display: block;
}

.person .who span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Carousel */
.carousel {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 60%, transparent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
}

.track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.slide{
  min-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;

  /* image base */
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 75%, transparent);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;

  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 14px;
}

.slide::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;

  /* your existing gradients moved here */
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 320px at 18% 24%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 20%, transparent), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(520px 300px at 82% 36%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 16%, transparent), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(520px 320px at 62% 88%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a2) 10%, transparent), transparent 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.10), rgba(0,0,0,.55));

  opacity: .9;
}


.cap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 80%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 52%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
}

.cap strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cap span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 70%, transparent);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.cbtn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke2);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 44%, transparent);
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.person .logo {
  margin-left: auto;
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.8;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: filter 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.person .logo[src*="ibm"] {
  height: 30px;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .person .logo {
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.person:hover .logo {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .person:hover .logo {
  filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1) invert(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.cbtn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.03);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg0) 58%, transparent);
  border-color: var(--stroke2);
}

.cbtn.prev {
  left: 10px;
}

.cbtn.next {
  right: 10px;
}

.dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 0 0;
}

.dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 18%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease;
}

.dot.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 92%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 70%, transparent));
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Footer centered */
footer {
  padding: 24px 0 42px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 74%, transparent);
}

.foot {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  padding-top: 18px;
}

.foot-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}

.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hi {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--a0) 18%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 14%, transparent));
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 92%, transparent);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--a1) 70%, transparent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

@media print {

  .topbar,
  .bg-noise,
  .btns,
  .carousel,
  .dots,
  .theme-toggle {
    display: none !important;
  }

  body {
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
  }

  .card,
  .panel,
  .rq-shell {
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    background: #fff;
  }
}

/* =========================================
   STRICT DARK MODE OVERRIDES
   (Appended to ensure cascade priority)
   ========================================= */

html[data-theme='dark'] .card,
html[data-theme='dark'] .panel,
html[data-theme='dark'] .rq-shell,
html[data-theme='dark'] .rq-card,
html[data-theme='dark'] .rail,
html[data-theme='dark'] .mini,
html[data-theme='dark'] .person,
html[data-theme='dark'] .fact {
  /* Enforce flat background - no gradients allowed in dark mode */
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 5%, transparent) !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2) !important;
  border-color: var(--stroke) !important;
}

/* Add hover state for interactivity, but keep it flat */
html[data-theme='dark'] .card:hover,
html[data-theme='dark'] .panel:hover,
html[data-theme='dark'] .rq-shell:hover,
html[data-theme='dark'] .person:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 10%, transparent) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Hide ALL separate decorative glows in dark mode */
html[data-theme='dark'] #questions::before,
html[data-theme='dark'] #committee::before,
html[data-theme='dark'] .card::before,
html[data-theme='dark'] .rq-shell::before {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
  background: none !important;
}

/* Ensure logos are visible */
html[data-theme='dark'] .person .logo {
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

html[data-theme='dark'] .person:hover .logo {
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
}