If you’re a fan of Chuck Missler and his ministry you would have learned about many scientific truths that are highlighted in the scriptures. Two that I can remember are below.
First, during the flood God opened up the springs of the deep to flood the Earth. While it did rain, the Biblical author made it a point to reveal that the flood waters came from beneath the surface. but the scientific truth about water being stored in the earth’s crust was not scientifically discovered for centuries.
Second, when we read Jesus making a seemingly unscientific statement that “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45) we dutifully apply the scripture to be about the good or bad in our heart will flow out of our mouths. Which is a right application, but then imagine my shock when I come across a video of Richard Dawkins dissecting the vagus nerve in a giraffe to point out what he calls a “beautiful example of historical legacy” and evidence that no intelligent designer would make such a design decision. Because the vagus nerve starts at the base of brain, down the neck, loops around the blood vessels at the top of the heart, and then makes the return trip up the neck to the voice box. What could have been a two inch nerve is instead a long nerve that travels the length of a giraffe’s and human’s neck. Twice.
(NOTE: I have the link to this video but it is graphic in that it shows the dissection of the giraffe’s neck. I can share if there’s a desire to see it. )
It is not my point that the author of Genesis and Jesus are making scientific statements but the truth behind their words survive scientific scrutiny and even contains scientific truth hidden behind the text.
Ultimately I’d say, ”No, the Bible should not be read as scientific literature.” However, the scientific accuracy hidden in the text that have inspired scientists throughout history to make phenomenal discoveries that flew in the face of scientific truth cannot be ignored.
I personally believe the Old Testament will convey the why and the meaning behind the truth, while science will focus instead on the measurement and observability of what can be understood.
To @lakshmi’s point, Bible is about building our trust in God and not on our own understanding. Which is likely why the Bible leaves many of those observable details out.