Although the first two sources of model uncertainty - different climate sensitivities and regional climate change patterns - are usually represented in climate scenarios, it is less common for the third and fourth sources of uncertainty - the variable signal - to - noise ratio and incomplete description of key processes and feedbacks - to be effectively treated. (ipcc.ch)
* Correction 22 March, 4:25 p.m.: The «facilities» portion of the graphic provided an incomplete description of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, which funds grants in astronomy, particle and nuclear physics, and related technology. (sciencemag.org)
By late December, all sides could announce a deal: The journals would publish an incomplete description of the studies — if the government delivered a «transparent plan» for sharing the details. (science.sciencemag.org)