/* ============================================================
   SECTIONS — All NCSFR-specific section patterns
   Premium, institutional, editorial
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION
   Lightweight JS-free fallback: visible by default.
   When JS loads, .ncsfr-reveal starts hidden and transitions in.
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.ncsfr-reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.ncsfr-reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.ncsfr-reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 260ms; }
.ncsfr-reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 360ms; }
.ncsfr-reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 460ms; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-hero {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--header-height));
  padding: calc(var(--space-20) + var(--header-height)) 0 var(--space-24);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ncsfr-hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 110% -20%, var(--color-primary-pale) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ncsfr-hero-grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ncsfr-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--color-border) 20%, var(--color-border) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

.ncsfr-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
}

.ncsfr-hero-content { max-width: 760px; }

.ncsfr-hero-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.ncsfr-hero-label::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border-strong);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ncsfr-hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 4.5vw + 0.125rem, 4.125rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.ncsfr-hero-accent {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.ncsfr-hero-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  max-width: 580px;
}

.ncsfr-hero-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.ncsfr-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ncsfr-hero { padding: calc(var(--space-16) + var(--header-height)) 0 var(--space-20); }
}

/* ============================================================
   PILLARS — 3-column What NCSFR Does
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-pillars {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
}

.ncsfr-pillars-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}

.ncsfr-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}
.ncsfr-pillars-grid.four-up {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .ncsfr-pillars-grid.four-up { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ncsfr-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-pillars-grid.four-up { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.ncsfr-pillar {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.ncsfr-pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: block;
}
.ncsfr-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ncsfr-pillar-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   LIFECYCLE — 6-step How It Works diagram
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-lifecycle {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.ncsfr-lifecycle-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}

.ncsfr-lifecycle-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
  position: relative;
}

.ncsfr-lifecycle-flow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 34px;
  left: calc(100% / 12);
  right: calc(100% / 12);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-pale), var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-pale));
  z-index: 0;
}

.ncsfr-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ncsfr-step-bubble {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ncsfr-step:hover .ncsfr-step-bubble {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ncsfr-step-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.ncsfr-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.ncsfr-step-body {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ncsfr-lifecycle-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
  .ncsfr-lifecycle-flow::before { display: none; }
  .ncsfr-step { padding: var(--space-4); background: var(--color-bg-off); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ncsfr-lifecycle-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   IMPACT GRID — 4 focus areas
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-impact-grid {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ncsfr-impact-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-primary-light) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.05;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ncsfr-impact-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ncsfr-impact-inner .section-title { color: var(--color-white); }
.ncsfr-impact-inner .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); }
.ncsfr-impact-inner .section-label { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.ncsfr-impact-inner .divider { background: var(--color-primary-light); }

.ncsfr-impact-areas {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}

.ncsfr-impact-area {
  background: var(--color-white-06);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white-10);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-impact-area:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ncsfr-impact-area-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.ncsfr-impact-area-icon .ncsfr-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}
.ncsfr-impact-area-content { flex: 1; }
.ncsfr-impact-area-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.ncsfr-impact-area-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-white-60);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-impact-areas { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   AUDIENCE BLOCK — Who This Supports
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-audience {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
}

.ncsfr-audience-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}

.ncsfr-audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-audience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.ncsfr-audience-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.ncsfr-audience-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-pale);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ncsfr-audience-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.20);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.ncsfr-audience-icon .ncsfr-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}
.ncsfr-audience-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.ncsfr-audience-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTENT HUB — Explore the Work (guided pathways)
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-content-hub {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.ncsfr-content-hub-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}

.ncsfr-hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ncsfr-hub-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-hub-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .ncsfr-hub-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CREDIBILITY — Institutional trust block
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-credibility {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.ncsfr-credibility-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}

.ncsfr-credibility-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, var(--text-2xl));
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin: var(--space-4) auto;
  position: relative;
}
.ncsfr-credibility-quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-6xl);
  color: var(--color-primary-pale);
  line-height: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-style: normal;
}

.ncsfr-credibility-partners {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}

.ncsfr-credibility-partner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.ncsfr-credibility-partner-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA STRIP — Full-width call to action
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-cta-strip {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ncsfr-cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 0% 50%, var(--color-primary-light) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.08;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ncsfr-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--container-content);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-10);
}

.ncsfr-cta-text { width: 100%; }
.ncsfr-cta-text .section-label { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.ncsfr-cta-text .section-title { color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, var(--text-4xl)); }
.ncsfr-cta-text .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); font-size: var(--text-lg); margin-inline: auto; max-width: 52ch; }

.ncsfr-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ncsfr-cta-strip .btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
}
.ncsfr-cta-strip .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ============================================================
   ARCHIVE INTRO — Section header for listing pages
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-archive-intro {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.ncsfr-archive-intro-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-archive-breadcrumb {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-archive-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ncsfr-archive-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============================================================
   SPLIT CONTENT — Image/diagram left, text right
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-split {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.ncsfr-split.ncsfr-split-alt { background: var(--color-bg-off); }
.ncsfr-split-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}
.ncsfr-split.ncsfr-split-reverse .ncsfr-split-inner { direction: rtl; }
.ncsfr-split.ncsfr-split-reverse .ncsfr-split-inner > * { direction: ltr; }

.ncsfr-split-visual {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-sage);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ncsfr-split-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.ncsfr-split-visual--photo {
  border: none;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ncsfr-split-visual--photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 115%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: translateY(var(--photo-parallax, 0px));
  will-change: transform;
}

.ncsfr-split-content { max-width: 52ch; }
.ncsfr-split-content .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, var(--text-3xl)); }
.ncsfr-split-content .section-subtitle { max-width: none; margin-inline: 0; }
.ncsfr-split-content .section-header { text-align: left; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-split-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ncsfr-split.ncsfr-split-reverse .ncsfr-split-inner { direction: ltr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RELATED LINKS — Footer-area related content block
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-related-links {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-sage);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.ncsfr-related-links-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-related-links-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-related-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.ncsfr-related-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.ncsfr-related-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-pale);
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO — Interior pages (About, Research, etc.)
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-page-hero {
  padding: calc(var(--space-16) + var(--header-height)) 0 var(--space-16);
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--header-height));
  background: var(--color-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ncsfr-page-hero:not(.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--color-bg));
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ncsfr-page-hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-page-hero-breadcrumb {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-page-hero-breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.ncsfr-page-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.ncsfr-page-hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-page-hero-h1 .ncsfr-hero-accent,
.ncsfr-page-hero-h1 .ncsfr-page-hero-accent {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.ncsfr-page-hero-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 64ch;
}

/* ============================================================
   STEP FLOW — Used in Funding / For Researchers
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-step-flow {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
}
.ncsfr-step-flow-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-flow-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
  counter-reset: flow-step;
}
.ncsfr-flow-step {
  counter-increment: flow-step;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.ncsfr-flow-step::before {
  content: counter(flow-step, decimal-leading-zero);
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-flow-step:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.ncsfr-flow-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  max-width: 20ch;
}
.ncsfr-flow-step-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTENT SECTION — Alternating content blocks
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-content-section {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.ncsfr-content-section.bg-off { background: var(--color-bg-off); }
.ncsfr-content-section.bg-warm { background: var(--color-bg-warm); }
.ncsfr-content-section-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-content-section-inner.wide { max-width: var(--container-xl); }
.ncsfr-content-section .section-header {
  text-align: left;
  margin-inline: 0;
  max-width: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESOURCE CARDS — Funding, Conference, etc.
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-resources {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.ncsfr-resources-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-resource-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.ncsfr-resource-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-pale);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ncsfr-resource-card-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.ncsfr-resource-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ncsfr-resource-card-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.ncsfr-resource-card-arrow {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   TEXT HIGHLIGHT INTRO — Two-layer intro (plain + institutional)
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-intro-block {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.ncsfr-intro-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-intro-plain {
  max-width: 680px;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, var(--text-2xl));
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.ncsfr-intro-institutional {
  max-width: 680px;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* Two-column layout when a YouTube video is embedded alongside the intro text */
.ncsfr-intro-with-video {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
}
.ncsfr-intro-with-video .ncsfr-intro-plain,
.ncsfr-intro-with-video .ncsfr-intro-institutional {
  max-width: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-intro-with-video {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT FORM — page-contact.php
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-contact-form-wrap {
  max-width: 720px;
}
.ncsfr-contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-contact-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-contact-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.ncsfr-contact-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.ncsfr-contact-form-group label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.ncsfr-contact-form-group input,
.ncsfr-contact-form-group select,
.ncsfr-contact-form-group textarea {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  width: 100%;
}
.ncsfr-contact-form-group input:focus,
.ncsfr-contact-form-group select:focus,
.ncsfr-contact-form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-primary-pale);
}
.ncsfr-contact-form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.ncsfr-contact-form-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ncsfr-contact-form-note {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   ARCHIVE GRID — archive.php
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-archive-grid-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  padding-block: var(--space-16);
}
.ncsfr-archive-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ncsfr-archive-controls-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY FILTER BAR — light pill chips matching site UI
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-cat-filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.ncsfr-cat-pill {
  padding: 0.4rem var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.ncsfr-cat-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
  border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.ncsfr-cat-pill.active,
.ncsfr-cat-pill[aria-pressed="true"] {
  background: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-text);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}
.ncsfr-archive-pagination {
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}
.ncsfr-archive-pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.ncsfr-archive-pagination .page-numbers {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.ncsfr-archive-pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--color-primary-70);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-70);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.ncsfr-archive-pagination .page-numbers:hover:not(.current) {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   SVG ICON SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ncsfr-impact-area-icon .ncsfr-icon {
  color: var(--color-white);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}
.pathway-card-icon .ncsfr-icon {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL — opacity + transform (no clip-path).
   Requires .js-ready on <html>.
   JS-free fallback: elements remain visible (opacity:1).
   ============================================================ */
.js-ready .ncsfr-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
}
.js-ready .ncsfr-reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.ncsfr-reveal {
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO — Featured image full-bleed with gradient overlay
   Add .ncsfr-hero--has-image when featured image exists.
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-hero--has-image {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--color-white);
  min-height: 90vh;
  align-items: center;
}
.ncsfr-hero--has-image::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.55) 55%,
    rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.30) 100%
  );
}
.ncsfr-hero--has-image .ncsfr-hero-h1,
.ncsfr-hero--has-image .ncsfr-hero-lead {
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.ncsfr-hero--has-image .ncsfr-hero-body {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}
.ncsfr-hero--has-image .ncsfr-hero-label {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Mobile: parallax JS fallback — translate via CSS variable */
.ncsfr-hero--has-image.ncsfr-parallax-js {
  background-attachment: scroll;
}
.ncsfr-hero--has-image.ncsfr-parallax-js::before {
  transform: translateY(var(--parallax-offset, 0px));
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO — Interior page featured image variant
   Add .ncsfr-page-hero--has-image when featured image exists.
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
  padding: calc(var(--space-24) + var(--header-height)) 0 var(--space-20);
  border-bottom: none;
}
.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.65) 0%,
    rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.45) 100%
  );
  z-index: 0;
}
.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image .ncsfr-page-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image .ncsfr-page-hero-h1,
.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image .ncsfr-page-hero-lead {
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image .ncsfr-page-hero-breadcrumb,
.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image .ncsfr-page-hero-breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image.ncsfr-parallax-js {
  background-attachment: scroll;
  background-position: center calc(50% + var(--parallax-offset, 0px));
}

/* ============================================================
   STAT BAR — Reusable animated counter strip
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-stat-bar {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.ncsfr-stat-bar-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-stat-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ncsfr-stat-bar-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.ncsfr-stat-bar-item {
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.ncsfr-stat-bar-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-stat-bar-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .ncsfr-stat-bar-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
}
.ncsfr-stat-bar-value {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.ncsfr-stat-bar-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER SCROLL STATE
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO BRAND GRADIENT FALLBACK — No featured image
   Applied to .ncsfr-hero (home) and .ncsfr-page-hero (interior)
   when no featured image is set. Sage→slate gradient + SVG grain.
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-hero:not(.ncsfr-hero--has-image)::before {
  background:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 110% -20%, rgba(108,124,105,0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.ncsfr-page-hero:not(.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image) {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

/* When the page hero HAS a featured image, also add the grain overlay */
.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ncsfr-page-hero--has-image .ncsfr-page-hero-inner { z-index: 2; }

/* Audience icon sizing with SVG icons */
.ncsfr-audience-icon .ncsfr-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESEARCH & IMPACT LANDING — Lifecycle diagram + Audience toggle
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Lifecycle section ---- */
.ri-lifecycle-section {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.ri-lifecycle-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.ri-toggle-cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ---- Lifecycle flow (5 nodes + animated connector) ---- */
.ri-lifecycle-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
  position: relative;
}
/* 6-node variant — homepage flowchart */
.ri-lifecycle-flow--six {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}

/* Inline SVG connector — draws left-to-right via stroke-dashoffset */
.ri-connector-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 33px; /* center of 68px bubble – 1px for stroke */
  left: 10%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 4px;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ri-connector-path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--color-border);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 1000;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-connector-path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }

/* Individual node */
.ri-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Node bubble */
.ri-node-bubble {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.5);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
/* nth-child counts SVG as child 1; nodes are children 2–6 */
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(2) .ri-node-bubble { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(3) .ri-node-bubble { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(4) .ri-node-bubble { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); transition-delay: 0.54s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(5) .ri-node-bubble { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); transition-delay: 0.76s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(6) .ri-node-bubble { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); transition-delay: 0.98s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(7) .ri-node-bubble { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); transition-delay: 1.20s; }

/* Node category label */
.ri-node-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(2) .ri-node-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(3) .ri-node-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.42s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(4) .ri-node-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.64s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(5) .ri-node-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.86s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(6) .ri-node-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 1.08s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(7) .ri-node-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 1.30s; }

/* Node text */
.ri-node-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}
.ri-node-body {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease 0.08s, transform 0.45s ease 0.08s, color 0.35s ease;
}
/* nth-child counts SVG as child 1; nodes are children 2–6 */
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(2) .ri-node-title,
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(2) .ri-node-body  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(3) .ri-node-title,
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(3) .ri-node-body  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.47s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(4) .ri-node-title,
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(4) .ri-node-body  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.69s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(5) .ri-node-title,
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(5) .ri-node-body  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.91s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(6) .ri-node-title,
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(6) .ri-node-body  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 1.13s; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(7) .ri-node-title,
.ri-lifecycle-flow.is-drawn .ri-node:nth-child(7) .ri-node-body  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 1.35s; }

/* Audience-aware node states — dim all when an audience is set */
.ri-lifecycle-flow[data-audience] .ri-node-bubble {
  opacity: 0.22 !important;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.ri-lifecycle-flow[data-audience] .ri-node-title { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.ri-lifecycle-flow[data-audience] .ri-node-label { color: var(--color-text-light); opacity: 0.5; }
.ri-lifecycle-flow[data-audience] .ri-node-body  { opacity: 0.35; }

/* Grower-active nodes */
/* Scale-pulse on audience switch */
@keyframes ri-node-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); }
  40%  { transform: scale(1.12); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(108,124,105,0.18); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: none; }
}
.ri-node.is-pulsing .ri-node-bubble {
  animation: ri-node-pulse 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}

.ri-lifecycle-flow[data-audience="growers"] .ri-node[data-audience="growers"] .ri-node-bubble {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--color-primary-pale);
}
.ri-lifecycle-flow[data-audience="growers"] .ri-node[data-audience="growers"] .ri-node-title { color: var(--color-primary-dark); }
.ri-lifecycle-flow[data-audience="growers"] .ri-node[data-audience="growers"] .ri-node-body  { opacity: 1; }

/* Researcher-active nodes */
.ri-lifecycle-flow[data-audience="researchers"] .ri-node[data-audience="researchers"] .ri-node-bubble {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--color-secondary-pale);
}
.ri-lifecycle-flow[data-audience="researchers"] .ri-node[data-audience="researchers"] .ri-node-title { color: var(--color-primary-dark); }
.ri-lifecycle-flow[data-audience="researchers"] .ri-node[data-audience="researchers"] .ri-node-body  { opacity: 1; }

/* ---- Audience toggle ---- */
.ri-toggle-wrap {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-2);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ri-audience-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.18);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 5px;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.50);
}
.ri-toggle-btn {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-8);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ri-toggle-btn[data-audience="growers"].is-active {
  background: var(--color-primary-70);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(108,124,105,0.35);
}
.ri-toggle-btn[data-audience="researchers"].is-active {
  background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(57,73,80,0.45);
}

/* ---- Audience panel wrapper — background transitions between modes ---- */
.ri-audience-panel {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: background-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}
.ri-audience-panel[data-mode="researchers"] {
  background-color: #1a1a1a;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* ---- Panel animation ---- */
@keyframes ri-panel-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
[data-audience-panel].is-appearing { animation: ri-panel-in 0.45s ease forwards; }
[data-audience-panel].is-hidden    { display: none; }

/* ---- Researchers panel (dark) overrides ---- */
.ri-panel-researchers {
  /* background handled by .ri-audience-panel[data-mode="researchers"] wrapper transition */
}
/* Allow wrapper's dark bg (#1a1a1a) to show through — sections default to white otherwise */
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-content-section { background: transparent; }
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-resources        { background: transparent; }
.ri-panel-researchers .section-label    { color: var(--color-primary-light); opacity: 0.9; }
.ri-panel-researchers .divider          { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13); }
.ri-panel-researchers .section-title    { color: var(--color-text-inverse); }
.ri-panel-researchers .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* Dark pillar cards */
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-pillar {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-pillar-num   { color: var(--color-primary-light); opacity: 0.9; }
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-pillar-title { color: var(--color-text-inverse); }
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-pillar-body  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* Dark flow steps */
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-flow-step {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
}
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-flow-step::before { color: var(--color-primary-light); opacity: 0.9; }
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-flow-step-title { color: var(--color-text-inverse); }
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-flow-step-body  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52); }

/* Dark resource cards */
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-resource-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.11);
}
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-resource-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
}
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-resource-card-label { color: var(--color-primary-light); }
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-resource-card-title { color: var(--color-text-inverse); }
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-resource-card-body  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52); }
.ri-panel-researchers .ncsfr-resource-card-arrow { color: var(--color-primary-light); }

/* ---- Growers panel (light) impact-area overrides ---- */
.ri-panel-growers .ncsfr-impact-area {
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.ri-panel-growers .ncsfr-impact-area:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-sage);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ri-panel-growers .ncsfr-impact-area-icon {
  background: var(--color-primary-pale);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}
.ri-panel-growers .ncsfr-impact-area-title {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}
.ri-panel-growers .ncsfr-impact-area-body {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ---- Responsive flow steps ---- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-flow-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---- Responsive lifecycle ---- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ri-lifecycle-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-8) var(--space-4);
  }
  .ri-connector-svg { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .ri-lifecycle-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ri-lifecycle-flow .ri-node:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .ri-toggle-btn { padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5); }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONFERENCE PAGE — Editorial storytelling layout
   Story-led, no card grids except final Resources section.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Shared section wrapper ---- */
.ncsfr-conf-section {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.ncsfr-conf-section.bg-off { background: var(--color-bg-off); }
.ncsfr-conf-section-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-conf-section-inner.wide { max-width: var(--container-xl); }
.ncsfr-conf-section .section-header {
  text-align: left;
  margin-inline: 0;
  max-width: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

/* ---- Hairline rule ---- */
.ncsfr-conf-rule {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---- Editorial two-column split (Why It Matters) ---- */
.ncsfr-conf-editorial {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-conf-editorial-quote {
  padding-right: var(--space-16);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.ncsfr-conf-editorial-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, var(--text-2xl));
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ncsfr-conf-editorial-body {
  padding-left: var(--space-16);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-conf-editorial-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-conf-editorial { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ncsfr-conf-editorial-quote {
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  }
  .ncsfr-conf-editorial-body { padding-left: 0; }
}

/* ---- What to Expect: numbered vertical list ---- */
.ncsfr-conf-expect-list {
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}

/* Sage-background variant — used on "How Research Reaches Your Operation" */
.ncsfr-flow-sage-section {
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.70) !important;
}
.ncsfr-flow-sage-section .section-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
}
.ncsfr-flow-sage-section .section-label::after {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30);
}
.ncsfr-flow-sage-section .divider {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}
.ncsfr-flow-sage-section .section-title {
  color: #fff;
}
.ncsfr-flow-sage-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
}
.ncsfr-conf-expect-list--on-sage .ncsfr-conf-expect-num {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  opacity: 1;
}
.ncsfr-conf-expect-list--on-sage .ncsfr-conf-expect-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.ncsfr-conf-expect-list--on-sage .ncsfr-conf-expect-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.ncsfr-conf-expect-list--on-sage .ncsfr-conf-expect-title {
  color: #fff;
}
.ncsfr-conf-expect-list--on-sage .ncsfr-conf-expect-content p:not(.ncsfr-conf-expect-title) {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}
.ncsfr-conf-expect-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.ncsfr-conf-expect-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 60px;
  opacity: 0.30;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.ncsfr-conf-expect-content { flex: 1; }
.ncsfr-conf-expect-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.ncsfr-conf-expect-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 68ch;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ncsfr-conf-expect-item { gap: var(--space-5); }
  .ncsfr-conf-expect-num { font-size: var(--text-4xl); min-width: 44px; }
}

/* ---- Public Meetings: definition rows ---- */
.ncsfr-conf-meetings-intro {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
.ncsfr-conf-meetings-intro strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ncsfr-conf-meetings { margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.ncsfr-conf-meeting-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 210px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.ncsfr-conf-meeting-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #50656e;
  line-height: 1.35;
  padding-top: 3px;
}
.ncsfr-conf-meeting-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-conf-meeting-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-2); }
  .ncsfr-conf-meeting-name { font-size: var(--text-xs); }
}

/* ---- Research Priorities: 2×2 border-accent grid ---- */
.ncsfr-conf-priorities-intro {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.ncsfr-conf-priorities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-10) var(--space-16);
}
.ncsfr-conf-priority-item {
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.ncsfr-conf-priority-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.ncsfr-conf-priority-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-conf-priorities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---- Lifecycle diagram: dark background variant ---- */
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 0% 50%, var(--color-primary-light) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-intro {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 64ch;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

/* Flex container so arrow spans participate in layout alongside step divs */
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 0;
}
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-flow .ncsfr-step {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Connector arrows between steps */
.ncsfr-lifecycle-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 18px; /* vertically centres the arrow with the 56px bubble */
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  padding: 0 var(--space-1);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Dark-background overrides for existing ncsfr-step components */
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .ncsfr-step-bubble {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
}
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .ncsfr-step:hover .ncsfr-step-bubble {
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.65);
  color: #fff;
}
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .ncsfr-step-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
}
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .ncsfr-step-title {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

/* Highlighted "conference" step (step 4) */
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .ncsfr-step--conference .ncsfr-step-bubble {
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.60);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.12);
}
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .ncsfr-step--conference .ncsfr-step-title { color: #fff; }
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .ncsfr-step--conference .ncsfr-step-label {
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-flow {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }
  .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-flow .ncsfr-step {
    padding: var(--space-5);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  }
  .ncsfr-lifecycle-arrow { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---- Who Attends: typographic roster ---- */
.ncsfr-conf-attendees { margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.ncsfr-conf-attendee-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
}
.ncsfr-conf-attendee-role {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ncsfr-conf-attendee-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ncsfr-conf-attendee-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-1); padding: var(--space-4) 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ARIEL BRIDGE — quiet contextual transition module
   Introduces or lightly references the ARIEL collaboration
   platform. No promotional treatment — institutional tone only.
   ============================================================ */
.ncsfr-ariel-bridge {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-sage, #f2f4f1);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.15);
}

.ncsfr-ariel-bridge-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}

.ncsfr-ariel-bridge-content {
  padding-left: var(--space-8);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.ncsfr-ariel-bridge-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.ncsfr-ariel-bridge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, var(--text-2xl));
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.ncsfr-ariel-bridge-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.9;
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}

.ncsfr-ariel-bridge-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-ariel-bridge { padding: var(--space-12) 0; }
  .ncsfr-ariel-bridge-content { padding-left: var(--space-5); border-left-width: 2px; }
}

/* ── ARIEL two-card entry point grid ── */
.ncsfr-ariel-cards {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.ncsfr-ariel-cards-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.ncsfr-ariel-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.ncsfr-ariel-card-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.ncsfr-ariel-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, var(--text-xl));
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-ariel-card-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-ariel-card-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, gap 0.15s ease;
}
.ncsfr-ariel-card-cta:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-ariel-cards-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
  .ncsfr-ariel-cards { padding: var(--space-12) 0; }
}

/* ── Committee member accordions (page-about-committees.php) ── */
.ncsfr-committees-members {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  max-width: 72ch;
}

.ncsfr-committee-group {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ncsfr-committee-group-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--color-surface, #f8fafc);
  list-style: none;
}

.ncsfr-committee-group-label::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.ncsfr-committee-group-label::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.1em;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ncsfr-committee-group[open] > .ncsfr-committee-group-label::after {
  content: '−';
}

.ncsfr-committee-member-list {
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0);
}

.ncsfr-committee-member-list li {
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
}

.ncsfr-committee-member-list li::before {
  content: '–';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PEOPLE CARDS
   Consistent portrait cards for committee member photos
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-people-card-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.ncsfr-people-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 280px;
}

/* Image wrapper — uses ncsfr-split-visual--photo for parallax JS + photo treatment.
   Override aspect-ratio to portrait (3/4) for headshots. */
.ncsfr-people-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-sage);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ncsfr-people-card-img-wrap.ncsfr-split-visual--photo {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  border: none;
}

.ncsfr-people-card-name {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ncsfr-people-card-role {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Masonry stagger — odd cards sit at baseline, even cards drop down */
.ncsfr-people-card-row--masonry {
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ncsfr-people-card--offset {
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}

/* ── Who We Are: text-left / photos-right two-column layout ── */
.ncsfr-who-we-are-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: start;
}

.ncsfr-who-we-are-body {
  min-width: 0;
}

.ncsfr-who-we-are-photos {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ncsfr-who-we-are-photos .ncsfr-people-card-row {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ncsfr-who-we-are-photos .ncsfr-people-card {
  width: 200px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ncsfr-who-we-are-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ncsfr-who-we-are-photos .ncsfr-people-card {
    width: 240px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS DIAGRAM  —  The System in Practice
   Full-bleed slate section with 5 animated step nodes
   Background: #50656e (brand slate — secondary color)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-process-diagram-section {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.7);
}

.ncsfr-process-diagram-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}

.ncsfr-process-diagram-section .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  max-width: none;
}

.ncsfr-process-diagram-section .section-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.ncsfr-process-diagram-section .divider {
  margin-inline: auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.ncsfr-process-diagram-section .section-title {
  color: #fff;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.ncsfr-process-diagram {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.ncsfr-process-step {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 110px;
  max-width: 200px;
}

.ncsfr-process-step-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.ncsfr-process-step-node:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
}

.ncsfr-process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.ncsfr-process-step-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ncsfr-process-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  padding: 0 var(--space-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: center;
}

.ncsfr-process-tagline {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 68ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-process-diagram {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .ncsfr-process-step {
    max-width: none;
  }
  .ncsfr-process-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMMITTEES PAGE — width overrides
   Force hero inner and intro inner to container-xl
   to match the 1280px layout used throughout the page
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-template-page-about-committees .ncsfr-page-hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
}
.page-template-page-about-committees .ncsfr-intro-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
}

/* Committee description paragraphs — match site body text exactly */
.ncsfr-committee-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* Committee split layout — reuses who-we-are-layout grid;
   override card width inside committee context to 220px */
.ncsfr-committees-split-photos .ncsfr-people-card {
  width: 220px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ncsfr-committees-split-photos .ncsfr-people-card {
    width: 200px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONFERENCE PAGE — width override
   All inner containers (hero, sections, lifecycle) set
   to 1230px so the full page renders at that width
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-conference .ncsfr-page-hero-inner,
.ncsfr-conference .ncsfr-intro-inner,
.ncsfr-conference .ncsfr-conf-section-inner,
.ncsfr-conference .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-inner {
  max-width: 1230px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONFERENCE — Photo break strips (parallax scroll)
   Full-bleed image bands between content sections
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-conf-photo-break {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ncsfr-conf-photo-break::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-conf-photo-break {
    height: 280px;
    background-attachment: scroll;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONFERENCE — Intro block with photo (text left, photo right)
   Mirrors ncsfr-intro-with-video pattern
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-intro-with-photo {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}
.ncsfr-intro-with-photo .ncsfr-intro-plain,
.ncsfr-intro-with-photo .ncsfr-intro-institutional {
  max-width: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-intro-with-photo {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONFERENCE — Text + photo row within existing sections
   Text left, photo right — inherits parent container width
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-conf-text-photo-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.ncsfr-conf-text-photo-row .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-conf-text-photo-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONFERENCE — Sage green "Why It Matters" section
   Solid sage at 70% over white page background
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-conf-sage {
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.70);
}
.ncsfr-conf-sage .section-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
}
.ncsfr-conf-sage .section-title {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Lifecycle section on sage bg — overrides the hardcoded dark background */
.ncsfr-conf-lifecycle.ncsfr-conf-sage {
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.70);
}

/* "Why the Conference Matters" on bg-off — fix lead text from white to dark, reduce size one step */
.ncsfr-conf-section.bg-off .ncsfr-conf-single-col-lead {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}
.ncsfr-conf-section.bg-off .ncsfr-conf-single-col p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.ncsfr-conf-single-col {
  max-width: 72ch;
}
.ncsfr-conf-single-col-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-conf-single-col p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PULL-QUOTE STRIP — Funding page "Why Funding Exists"
   Full-width sage-tinted band, centered italic quote
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-pull-quote-strip {
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.15);
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
}
.ncsfr-pull-quote-inner {
  max-width: 64ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}
.ncsfr-pull-quote-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
.ncsfr-pull-quote-text::before { content: '\201C'; }
.ncsfr-pull-quote-text::after  { content: '\201D'; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FUNDING PAGE — Program Details: lead para + 3-card grid
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-program-details {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.ncsfr-program-details .ncsfr-split-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.ncsfr-program-details .ncsfr-split-content {
  max-width: none;
}
.ncsfr-program-details .section-header {
  max-width: none;
  text-align: left;
  margin-inline: 0;
}
.ncsfr-program-details .section-subtitle {
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-inline: 0;
}
.ncsfr-program-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}
.ncsfr-program-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.22);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-7);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.ncsfr-program-card-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: var(--color-sage);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-program-card-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ncsfr-program-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }
}
/* Accordion body — used on awardee sub-pages */
.ncsfr-program-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-committee-group-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FUNDING PAGE — Why Funding Exists section (white bg)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-funding-why {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}
.ncsfr-funding-why-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}
.ncsfr-funding-why-text {
  text-align: left;
}
.ncsfr-funding-why-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.ncsfr-funding-why-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.ncsfr-funding-why-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ncsfr-funding-why-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-funding-why-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }
  .ncsfr-funding-why-photo {
    height: 280px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA STRIP EXTENSIONS — Eyebrow badge + sub-links
   Additive: existing .ncsfr-cta-strip uses unaffected
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.38);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.3em 1.1em;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-cta-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #8fa08c;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ncsfr-cta-sublinks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-1) var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-cta-sublinks a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
}
.ncsfr-cta-sublinks a:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FUNDING PAGE — Hero headline (2-line formatted h1)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-page-hero-h1 .ncsfr-hero-line2 {
  display: block;
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 0.82;
}
.ncsfr-page-hero-authority {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 58ch;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   AWARDEE PAGES — Research cycle strip + section types
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ncsfr-awardee-cycle-strip {
  background: var(--color-bg-sage);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(108,124,105,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(108,124,105,0.15);
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.ncsfr-awardee-cycle-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-awardee-cycle-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-awardee-cycle-nodes {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-awardee-cycle-node {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ncsfr-awardee-cycle-node--accent {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.ncsfr-awardee-cycle-arrow,
.ncsfr-awardee-cycle-sep {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.5;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.ncsfr-awardee-cycle-body {
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Awardee type pill nav */
.ncsfr-awardee-type-nav {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 40;
}
.ncsfr-awardee-type-nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding-block: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ncsfr-awardee-type-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.ncsfr-awardee-type-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-pale);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}
.ncsfr-awardee-type-pill--link {
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.ncsfr-awardee-type-pill--link:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Awardee type sections */
.ncsfr-awardee-section {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  scroll-margin-top: 56px;
}
.ncsfr-awardee-section--alt {
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
}
.ncsfr-awardee-section-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-lg);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-awardee-section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
.ncsfr-awardee-section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: var(--color-primary-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,124,105,0.2);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-awardee-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, var(--text-3xl));
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-awardee-section-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 68ch;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OUR RESEARCHERS PAGE
   Body class: .ncsfr-about-researchers
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* — 1230px container override (same pattern as .ncsfr-conference) — */
.ncsfr-about-researchers .ncsfr-page-hero-inner,
.ncsfr-about-researchers .ncsfr-intro-inner,
.ncsfr-about-researchers .ncsfr-content-section-inner {
  max-width: 1230px;
}

/* — ARIEL note in Researcher Profiles — */
.ncsfr-researchers-ariel-note {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 62ch;
}

.ncsfr-researchers-ariel-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, gap 0.2s ease;
}

.ncsfr-researchers-ariel-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-researchers-mapwrap-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
  .ncsfr-researchers-map {
    width: 200px;
  }
}

/* — Numbered definition rows — */
.ncsfr-researchers-steps {
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}

.ncsfr-researchers-rule {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.ncsfr-researchers-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  align-items: start;
}

.ncsfr-researchers-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.22;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  padding-top: 0.1em;
}

.ncsfr-researchers-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, var(--text-xl));
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.ncsfr-researchers-step-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 62ch;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ncsfr-researchers-step {
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  }
  .ncsfr-researchers-step-num {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   AWARDEE PAGES — all inner containers → 1280 px
   Applies to: Awardee Requirements + Final Year Awardees
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-page-hero-inner,
.page-template-page-funding-final-year-awardees   .ncsfr-page-hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
}
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-inner,
.page-template-page-funding-final-year-awardees   .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
}
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-pillars-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
}
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-awardee-type-nav-inner,
.page-template-page-funding-final-year-awardees   .ncsfr-awardee-type-nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
}
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-awardee-section-inner,
.page-template-page-funding-final-year-awardees   .ncsfr-awardee-section-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   AWARDEE REQUIREMENTS — research cycle section:
   Swap dark background → sage green 70%; retheme all text
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle {
  background: var(--color-primary-70);
}
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle::before {
  display: none;
}

/* Section header label + title (inline-style override) */
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .section-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60) !important;
}
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .section-title {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .divider {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
}

/* Intro paragraph */
.page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-intro {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

/* Mobile: step cards on sage bg */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-template-page-funding-awardee-requirements .ncsfr-conf-lifecycle-flow .ncsfr-step {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WINTER 2026 NEWSLETTER POST
   single-post-ncsfr-winter-2026-update.php
   Prefix: .ncsfr-nws-
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ---- 1. Post Header ---- */
.ncsfr-nws-header {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-12));
  padding-bottom: var(--space-10);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.ncsfr-nws-header-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-nws-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-nws-category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ncsfr-nws-issue-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.ncsfr-nws-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-nws-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.ncsfr-nws-post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* ---- 2. Generic editorial section container ---- */
.ncsfr-nws-section {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}
.ncsfr-nws-section-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-nws-section-source {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-nws-source-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.ncsfr-nws-source-name {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.ncsfr-nws-section-h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-8);
}
.ncsfr-nws-prose {
  max-width: 70ch;
}
.ncsfr-nws-prose p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-nws-prose p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ncsfr-nws-byline {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}

/* Two-column layout for USDA section */
.ncsfr-nws-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-nws-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
}
.ncsfr-nws-two-col p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

/* Hiring list */
.ncsfr-nws-hiring-list {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-nws-list-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-nws-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.ncsfr-nws-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ncsfr-nws-checklist li::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Tribute panel */
.ncsfr-nws-tribute {
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
}
.ncsfr-nws-tribute-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
}
.ncsfr-nws-tribute-names {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
}
.ncsfr-nws-tribute-note {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---- 3. Canva Embed Section ---- */
.ncsfr-nws-embed-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-warm);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.ncsfr-nws-embed-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-nws-canva-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}
.ncsfr-nws-canva-iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 600px;
  border: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ncsfr-nws-canva-iframe { height: 400px; }
}
.ncsfr-nws-canva-fallback {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: none;
}

/* ---- 4. Announcements (dark) ---- */
.ncsfr-nws-announcements {
  background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}
.ncsfr-nws-announcements-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-nws-announcement-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .ncsfr-nws-announcement-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.ncsfr-nws-announcement-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.ncsfr-nws-announcement-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
}
.ncsfr-nws-ann-icon {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.ncsfr-nws-ann-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}
.ncsfr-nws-ann-date {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  margin: 0;
}
.ncsfr-nws-ann-location {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  margin: 0;
}
.ncsfr-nws-ann-note {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
  line-height: 1.60;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.ncsfr-nws-ann-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ncsfr-nws-ann-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary-light); }

/* ---- 5. Charts Section ---- */
.ncsfr-nws-charts-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.ncsfr-nws-charts-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-nws-charts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}
@media (max-width: 840px) {
  .ncsfr-nws-charts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.ncsfr-nws-chart-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-nws-chart-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin: 0;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.ncsfr-nws-chart-note {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Donut chart */
.ncsfr-nws-donut-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ncsfr-nws-donut {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(
    #6c7c69 0% 55%,
    #50656e 55% 89%,
    #c5cfc4 89% 100%
  );
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ncsfr-nws-donut-hole {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 28%;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ncsfr-nws-donut-total {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}
.ncsfr-nws-donut-total-label {
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.ncsfr-nws-donut-legend {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.ncsfr-nws-legend-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 10px auto 38px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.ncsfr-nws-legend-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ncsfr-nws-legend-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.ncsfr-nws-legend-pct {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  text-align: right;
}
.ncsfr-nws-legend-val {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
}

/* Horizontal bar chart */
.ncsfr-nws-bar-chart {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.ncsfr-nws-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}
.ncsfr-nws-bar-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ncsfr-nws-bar-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
}
.ncsfr-nws-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: var(--bar-pct);
  min-width: 4px;
  transition: width 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.ncsfr-nws-bar-fill--primary   { background: var(--color-primary); }
.ncsfr-nws-bar-fill--secondary { background: var(--color-secondary); }
.ncsfr-nws-bar-fill--muted     { background: var(--color-primary-light); }
.ncsfr-nws-bar-value {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

/* Program split bars */
.ncsfr-nws-program-split {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.ncsfr-nws-program-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.ncsfr-nws-program-info {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
}
.ncsfr-nws-program-name {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.ncsfr-nws-program-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ncsfr-nws-program-bar-track {
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--color-bg-off);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ncsfr-nws-program-bar {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: var(--bar-pct);
}
.ncsfr-nws-program-pct {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  align-self: flex-end;
}
.ncsfr-nws-program-note {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Column/vertical bar chart */
.ncsfr-nws-column-chart {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-end;
  height: 180px;
}
.ncsfr-nws-col-bars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
  height: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-left: var(--space-3);
  position: relative;
}
.ncsfr-nws-col-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  flex: 1;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.ncsfr-nws-col-val {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}
.ncsfr-nws-col-bar {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
  height: var(--col-height);
  min-height: 4px;
  transition: height 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.ncsfr-nws-col-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-align: center;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
}
.ncsfr-nws-col-axis {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  height: calc(100% - 24px);
  padding-bottom: 0;
  text-align: right;
  min-width: 24px;
}

/* ---- 6. Fact Sheets Grid ---- */
.ncsfr-nws-factsheets-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .ncsfr-nws-factsheets-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.ncsfr-nws-factsheet-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.ncsfr-nws-factsheet-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.35);
}
.ncsfr-nws-fs-crop {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.ncsfr-nws-fs-crop--primary {
  background: rgba(108, 124, 105, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}
.ncsfr-nws-fs-crop--secondary {
  background: rgba(80, 101, 110, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}
.ncsfr-nws-fs-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.60;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.ncsfr-nws-fs-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ncsfr-nws-fs-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary-dark); }