Peace be upon all of you,
people try to discredit the Qur'an by trying to prove that the scientific data in the Qur'an is not really what most muslims claim it to be, namely a miracle. However, bear in mind that the Qur'an is not a scientific book but a Guidance for people who want to be guided, who ask for the truth.
Yet, since the author is believed to be the One who created everything, one can expect his book to be free of errors. And that it is
regarding your issue of the stages check this videohttp//www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_OJymLKIT0
many renown scientists have accepted islam because of its content.
Also check this site, it's really good regarding the topic of scientific miracles www.islam-guide.com
"A little knowledge of science makes man an atheist, but an in-depth study of science makes him a believer in God." - Francis Bacon