A bicycle tour operator from Key West, Fla., played a Frank Sinatra classic on the conch on his way to be crowned "Conch King" at the 47th annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest on Saturday. Lloyd Mager's ...

Oddly shaped conch shells found at Neolithic archaeological sites dating back 6,000 years could have served as technology for ...

KEY WEST — Making music with a conch (pronounced "konk") shell might seem unusual, but several dozen people tried it during the weekend's annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest in the Florida Keys.

People with a common sleep disorder may find relief through a surprising, simple and natural source: blowing through a conch shell. Researchers have recently found that conch or shankh blowing on a ...

A Canadian woman and a pediatric cardiologist from Georgia won the men’s and women’s contests at Key West’s annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest, using different techniques to impress Saturday’s judges.

By Stephen Beech Blowing through a conch shell could help to treat a potentially deadly snoring condition, according to new research. Patients who took part in the ancient practice regularly for six ...

In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Michael Wachter, left, and Georgann Wachter perform during the Conch Shell Blowing Contest, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Key West, Fla. The ...

The ancient practice of blowing through a conch shell could help to reduce dangerous symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—offering an alternative to medication and machines. People with a ...

Conch shells, found buried at ancient Pueblo sites in New Mexico, were likely used as communication devices across the arid landscape. James Wainscoat via Unsplash If you were standing on the edge of ...

Scientists in Spain have discovered ancient shells which they believe could be among the oldest known musical instruments in Europe. Find out more here.