The phrase "remains scant" is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used to indicate that available information or evidence is not sufficient or enough to draw a conclusion. For example, "Though further research has been done, the evidence surrounding the incident remains scant."
For now, the evidence for such optimism remains scant.
However, knowledge of the relationship between specific socioecological factors and antisocial behavior remains scant.
The promotion and preservation of biodiversity in urban areas remains scant, especially in Asian cities.
Furthermore, research examining whether depression is associated with pain perception differently between the sexes remains scant.
Evidence to understand which gay and bisexual men (GBM) inject drugs remains scant, especially in the UK.
In spite of rapidly increasing professional interest and involvement, the extant literature concerning social marketing sponsorships remains scant.
But research into what actually makes for a better board — and ultimately, a more profitable organization — remains surprisingly scant.
The remains, too scant for laboratory identification, were in a polished steel box, inserted in the floor of the Correspondents Memorial Gallery.
Criticism of the tribunals and other antiterrorism measures remains so scant in most segments of the country that it was left for Mr. Bush himself to ask, and answer, questions about them with a friendly town hall audience in Florida on Tuesday.
The public transportation between Downe and London remains tragically scant and complicated, especially taking into account that the town is approximately seventeen miles from the capital.
"At these times, prevention and early intervention are critical, even if no one credible has actually proven what is happening in the brain, the hormonal system and the mind". As long as research looking at the "what" and "why" behind depression and weaning remains relatively scant, then, the best mothers may be able to hope for is that awareness of the potential connection spreads.
