Hi Nuclear,
I am a scientist myself. I got my PhD in Chemical Engineering and am currently working as a scientist. I can at least understand your questions about the accuracy or veracity of biblical accounts. Recently, I found very interesting series of youtube videos that provided a strong discussion in support of biblical account of creation, contributed by prominent scientists. Here is the link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jrw...ruU7I8saDogw3o
I hope this helps.